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Hunters Hill vs Lane Cove West

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Hunters HillLane Cove West
Active7878
Safety5672
Wealth9481
Value9994
Parks8459
Cafés5450
Transit4254
Green space6880
Active & healthy6368
Schools nearby (OSM)7038
Median rent$530/wk $570/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$4,365,000$3,425,000
House sales this quarter—46
Population9,0143,146
Full profile Hunters Hill in full Lane Cove West 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 Hunters Hill safer than Lane Cove West?

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

Which is cheaper, Hunters Hill or Lane Cove West?

Lane Cove West has the lower median house price of the two ($3,425,000 vs $4,365,000).

Should I live in Hunters Hill or Lane Cove West?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →