LANE COVE

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,200,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $923,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,912
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 14.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,363
Density 4,792.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

LANE COVE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,200,000
House Sales Volume 53 sales
Unit Median $923,000
Unit Sales Volume 125 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,263/wk
2 Bed Unit $755/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

LANE COVE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,912 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.44x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

LANE COVE 2,912/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

LANE COVE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

LANE COVE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,363
Total Population
4,792
people/km² density
14.0%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,593 people
29.1%
2
Australia
3,015 people
24.4%
3
China
1,735 people
14.0%
4
Ireland
1,434 people
11.6%
5
Scotland
1,022 people
8.3%

Transport

12.2 km
to Sydney CBD
20 min
drive to CBD
34 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

LANE COVE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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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.