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Lane Cove North 2066 suburb insights

Postcode 2066 covers Lane Cove North, a residential suburb within the Lane Cove local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Lane Cove North across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Lane Cove North?

Can I afford Lane Cove North?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Lane Cove North? Based on the suburb median of $855,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,220/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
40.8%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$684,000 loan
20% deposit ($171,000)
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 Cove North40.8%
Sydney median income47.1%
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.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Lane Cove North?

Rental market in Lane Cove North

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 North Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Lane Cove North

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
03:23 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.
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Change

How might Lane Cove North 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 North change?

Investor activity in Lane Cove North

2066 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2066?
Lane Cove North is the primary suburb with postcode 2066 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lane Cove North is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lane Cove North in?
Lane Cove North (2066) is located in the Lane Cove local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lane Cove North?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lane Cove North (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 North flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Lane Cove North. 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 North?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lane Cove North (2066), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lane Cove North (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 North (2066). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lane Cove North changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lane Cove North (2066) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Lane Cove North in depth

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