LANE COVE WEST

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 1,907
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 11.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 3,146
Density 1,865.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

LANE COVE WEST 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 WEST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,907 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.29x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

LANE COVE WEST 1,907/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

LANE COVE WEST 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 WEST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

3,146
Total Population
1,865
people/km² density
11.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
843 people
26.8%
2
Australia
803 people
25.5%
3
China
360 people
11.4%
4
Ireland
330 people
10.5%
5
Scotland
245 people
7.8%

Transport

12.4 km
to Sydney CBD
23 min
drive to CBD
45 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

LANE COVE WEST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 2 neighbouring suburbs

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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.