Suburb comparison
Lane Cove vs Longueville: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Longueville commands a $1.88M premium on median property price over Lane Cove. 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
Longueville
2066
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Lane Cove | Longueville |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Longueville leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 19.7% | 19.7% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Median house price | $3.26M | $5.14M |
| Median unit price | $925K | — |
| Median weekly rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | +2.1%▲ | -16.7% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 74 | 74 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Lane Cove if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Finance.
Choose Longueville if...
- Longueville leads on Safety
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Lane Cove or Longueville more expensive?
- Longueville has the higher median house price ($5.14M) compared with $3.26M in Lane Cove.
- Which is better for renters — Lane Cove or Longueville?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Lane Cove and $750/wk in Longueville, making Longueville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Lane Cove or Longueville 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 Longueville?
- Lane Cove has 3 schools in the postcode, and Longueville has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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