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Lane Cove West vs Riverview

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Lane Cove WestRiverview
Active7884
Safety7296
Wealth81100
Value9475
Parks5967
Cafés5013
Transit5439
Green space8070
Active & healthy6863
Schools nearby (OSM)3864
Median rent$570/wk $1000/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,425,000$3,425,000
House sales this quarter4646
Population3,1463,148
Full profile Lane Cove West 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.

Is Lane Cove West safer than Riverview?

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

Which is cheaper, Lane Cove West or Riverview?

Lane Cove West and Riverview have the same median house price.

Should I live in Lane Cove West or Riverview?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →