Suburb comparison
Artarmon vs Lane Cove: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Lane Cove has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Lane Cove
Artarmon
2064
Lane Cove
Lane Cove
2066
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Artarmon | Lane Cove |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Artarmon leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 5.5%▲ | 19.7% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 3▲ |
FINANCEFinance Lane Cove leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $3.29M | $3.26M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $925K |
| Median weekly rent | $780/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | -2.6% | +2.1%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 75▲ | 74 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Artarmon if...
- Artarmon leads on Safety
Tied on Family, Lifestyle.
Choose Lane Cove if...
- Lane Cove leads on Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Lifestyle.
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Common questions
- Is Artarmon or Lane Cove more expensive?
- Artarmon has the higher median house price ($3.29M) compared with $3.26M in Lane Cove.
- Which is better for renters — Artarmon or Lane Cove?
- Median weekly rent is $780/wk in Artarmon and $750/wk in Lane Cove, making Lane Cove the more affordable rental market.
- Is Artarmon or Lane Cove at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Artarmon vs Lane Cove?
- Artarmon has 1 school in the postcode, and Lane Cove has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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