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

The key differences: Lane Cove commands a $213K premium on median property price over Lane Cove North. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Lane Cove

Lane Cove

2066

Lane Cove

Lane Cove North

2066

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Lane Cove (2066) and Lane Cove North (2066) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricLane CoveLane Cove North
SAFETYSafety
Lane Cove North leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeC+(0)B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage19.7%19.7%
FAMILYFamily
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode33
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-▲(0)B-(0)
Median house price$3.26M$3.05M
Median unit price$925K$855K
Median weekly rent$750/wk$750/wk
Annual price growth+2.1%+20.3%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
Walkability percentile7474

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Lane Cove if...

    Tied on Finance.

    Choose Lane Cove North if...

    • Lane Cove North leads on Safety
    • You want a lower entry price for a house

    Tied on Finance.

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    Common questions

    Is Lane Cove or Lane Cove North more expensive?
    Lane Cove has the higher median house price ($3.26M) compared with $3.05M in Lane Cove North.
    Which is better for renters — Lane Cove or Lane Cove North?
    Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Lane Cove and $750/wk in Lane Cove North, making Lane Cove North the more affordable rental market.
    Is Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove vs Lane Cove North?
    Lane Cove has 3 schools in the postcode, and Lane Cove North has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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