Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Lane Cove scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Lane Cove | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 70 | 78 |
| Safety | 67 | 72 |
| Wealth | 66 | 81 |
| Value | 77 | 94 |
| Parks | 66 | 59 |
| Cafés | 82 | 50 |
| Transit | 83 | 54 |
| Green space | 56 | 80 |
| Active & healthy | 62 | 68 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 59 | 38 |
| Median rent | $533/wk | $570/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,425,000 | $3,425,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 46 | 46 |
| Population | 12,363 | 3,146 |
| Full profile | Lane Cove 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.
Lane Cove West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Lane Cove and Lane Cove West have the same median house price.
Lane Cove scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Lane Cove or Lane Cove West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →