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Chatswood West vs Lane Cove North

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Chatswood WestLane Cove North
Active7163
Safety5978
Wealth8757
Value4386
Parks9050
Cafés1356
Transit6862
Green space8574
Active & healthy5759
Schools nearby (OSM)1228
Median rent$750/wk $480/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,190,000$3,425,000
House sales this quarter—46
Population1,52111,773
Full profile Chatswood West in full Lane Cove North in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Chatswood West safer than Lane Cove North?

Lane Cove North scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Chatswood West or Lane Cove North?

Chatswood West has the lower median house price of the two ($3,190,000 vs $3,425,000).

Should I live in Chatswood West or Lane Cove North?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chatswood West or Lane Cove North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →