Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Lane Cove scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 70 | 84 |
| Safety | 67 | 96 |
| Wealth | 66 | 100 |
| Value | 77 | 75 |
| Parks | 66 | 67 |
| Cafés | 82 | 13 |
| Transit | 83 | 39 |
| Green space | 56 | 70 |
| Active & healthy | 62 | 63 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 59 | 64 |
| Median rent | $533/wk | $1000/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,425,000 | $3,425,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 46 | 46 |
| Population | 12,363 | 3,148 |
| Full profile | Lane Cove in full | Riverview 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.
Riverview scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Lane Cove and Riverview have the same median house price.
Lane Cove scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Lane Cove or Riverview.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →