NSW · Lane Cove Council
Lane Cove North, 2066
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Lane Cove North hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and safety, while housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 11,773
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,386
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 443 of 5,360
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 69.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 277 / 302 / 3,480
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,210
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $780
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 375
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 264
- Against the person
- 71
- Against property
- 153
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 166 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling59
- Fraud103
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment77
- Malicious Damage To Property65
- Steal From Motor Vehicle46
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Aurora CollegeSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
88 public transport stops in this suburb
- Epping Rd Opp Sam Johnson Way
- Epping Rd Opp Sam Johnson Way
- Lane Cove Interchange
- Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand B
- Pacific Hwy At Burley St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
237 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision53 KARILLA AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care41-43 FARRAN STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)5 KARA STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 JOHNSTON CRESCENT LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure579 MOWBRAY ROAD WEST LANE COVE NORTH 2066Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 MOONEY STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 CENTENNIAL AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure518 PACIFIC HIGHWAY LANE COVE NORTH 2066Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport47 LANDERS ROAD LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)3 KARILLA AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)5 KARA STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 HART STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 CUMBERLAND AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 KULLAH PARADE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Deferred Commencement
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure48 JOHNSTON CRESCENT LANE COVE NORTH 2066Withdrawn
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision465 MOWBRAY ROAD WEST LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure499 MOWBRAY ROAD WEST LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure518 PACIFIC HIGHWAY LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 KARILLA AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure579 MOWBRAY ROAD WEST LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation59 COOLAROO ROAD LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation20 MOONEY STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 NUNDAH STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 COOLAROO ROAD LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 BAILEY AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 COOLAROO ROAD LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 JOHNSTON CRESCENT LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7-9 LYNVALE CLOSE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure684 MOWBRAY ROAD WEST LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 NUNDAH STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces44 PARKLANDS AVENUE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 WINGADEE STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 KULLAH PARADE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 MOONEY STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
March 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7-9 LYNVALE CLOSE LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 COOLAROO ROAD LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 FRASER STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
January 2025
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure518 PACIFIC HIGHWAY LANE COVE NORTH 2066Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision; Garage, carport or carparking space33 JOHNSTON CRESCENT LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)4 4-6 HELEN STREET LANE COVE NORTH 2066Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
119 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (8)
- Bench (14)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bike Lockers - Lane Cove Bus Interchange, cnr Longueville RdBicycle Parking
- Centennial Av at Elizabeth PdeBus stop
- Centennial Av at Mowbray RdBus stop
- Centennial Ave opp Elizabeth PdeBus stop
- Epping Rd after Centennial AvBus stop
- Epping Rd after Fraser StBus stop
- Epping Rd at Wingadee StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Batten ReserveNature reserve
- Djanaba ParkPark
- Goodlet ReservePark
- Helen Street ReservePark
- Kingsford-Smith ParkPark
- Lane Cove Bus InterchangePark
- Mindarie ParkPark
- Mowbray ParkPark
- St Peter's GreenPark
- Stringybark ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Chatswood South Uniting Church and Cemetery518 Pacific Highway Lane Cove NorthSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Montessori AcademyStokes Streetchildcare
- PLC Sydney Preschool - Lane Cove Campuskindergarten
- Possum's Corner Childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 20
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 56.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1199th in Australia
- State rank
- 386th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #113 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #273 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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