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Artarmon vs Lane Cove North: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Artarmon commands a $241K premium on median property price over Lane Cove North; Lane Cove North 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 North

2066

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Artarmon (2064) and Lane Cove North (2066) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricArtarmonLane Cove North
SAFETYSafety
Artarmon leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage5.5%19.7%
FAMILYFamily
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode13
FINANCEFinance
Lane Cove North leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-(0)
Median house price$3.29M$3.05M
Median unit price$1.06M$855K
Median weekly rent$780/wk$750/wk
Annual price growth-2.6%+20.3%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(0)B(0)
Walkability percentile7574

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 North if...

  • Lane Cove North 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 North more expensive?
Artarmon has the higher median house price ($3.29M) compared with $3.05M in Lane Cove North.
Which is better for renters — Artarmon or Lane Cove North?
Median weekly rent is $780/wk in Artarmon and $750/wk in Lane Cove North, making Lane Cove North the more affordable rental market.
Is Artarmon or Lane Cove North 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 North?
Artarmon has 1 school in the postcode, and Lane Cove North has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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