LANE COVE WEST
LANE COVE WEST Property Overview
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About LANE COVE WEST
Lane Cove West is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 12.4km from CBD, about 45 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,146 with a density of 1865 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 1907 per 100,000, 0.29x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 26.80%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (25.52%) and Chinese (11.44%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Lane Cove West 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 West has a crime rate of 1907 per 100,000, which is 0.29x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Lane Cove West has a population of 3,146, with Chinese comprising 11.40%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (26.80%), Aust (25.52%), Chinese (11.44%), Irish (10.49%), Scottish (7.79%).
Lane Cove West is approximately 12.4km from Sydney CBD, about 23 minutes by car or 45 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.