LANE COVE
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About LANE COVE
Lane Cove is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 12.2km from CBD, about 34 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,363 with a density of 4792 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,200,000, above Sydney average; unit median $923,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2912 per 100,000, 0.44x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 29.06%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (24.39%) and Chinese (14.03%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Lane Cove has a house median of $3,200,000 and unit median of $923,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Lane Cove has a crime rate of 2912 per 100,000, which is 0.44x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Saint Ignatius' College, 2024 HSC results: 333 Distinguished Achievers, 10 All Rounders, 4 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 87.3 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Lane Cove has a population of 12,363, with Chinese comprising 14.00%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (29.06%), Aust (24.39%), Chinese (14.03%), Irish (11.60%), Scottish (8.27%).
Lane Cove is approximately 12.2km from Sydney CBD, about 20 minutes by car or 34 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.