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Lane Cove 2066 suburb insights

Located in the Lane Cove council area, Lane Cove (2066) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Lane Cove is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Lane Cove?

Can I afford Lane Cove?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Lane Cove? Based on the suburb median of $925,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$4,566/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
41.5%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$740,000 loan
20% deposit ($185,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 41% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Lane Cove41.5%
Sydney median income50.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Can I afford Lane Cove?

Rental market in Lane Cove

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 170 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$755per week
Sep 2025 · 170 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $650 per week (132 bonds)Mar 23: $650 per week (132 bonds)Jun 23: $685 per week (173 bonds)Sep 23: $685 per week (182 bonds)Dec 23: $680 per week (161 bonds)Mar 24: $700 per week (195 bonds)Jun 24: $750 per week (191 bonds)Sep 24: $740 per week (165 bonds)Dec 24: $715 per week (148 bonds)Mar 25: $720 per week (238 bonds)Jun 25: $750 per week (157 bonds)Sep 25: $755 per week (170 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Hunters Hill2110
$750$5
1.8 km away
Artarmon2064
$775$20
2.2 km away
Chatswood2067
$920$165
2.8 km away
Crows Nest2065
$900$145
3.1 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Lane Cove Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Lane Cove

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
02:05 AEST
Cammeray station · 5.1 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Lane Cove change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2066

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2066. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Lane Cove change?

Investor activity in Lane Cove

2066 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Compare Lane Cove with another suburb

Also in Lane Cove

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Lane Cove postcodes, or explore the full Lane Cove suburb index.

Artarmon 2064Lane Cove North 2066

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2066?
Lane Cove is the primary suburb with postcode 2066 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lane Cove is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lane Cove in?
Lane Cove (2066) is located in the Lane Cove local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lane Cove?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lane Cove (2066) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Lane Cove flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Lane Cove. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Lane Cove?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lane Cove (2066), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lane Cove (2066) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Lane Cove (2066). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lane Cove changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lane Cove (2066) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Lane Cove in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Lane Cove 2066: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Lane Cove suburb index to compare nearby options.