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Lane Cove North

NSW 2066 • Greater Sydney

11,773
Population (2021)
$71,448
Median Income
2.36 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
Bushland SettingNorth ShoreNational Park AccessFamily Friendly

About Lane Cove North

Lane Cove North occupies bushland-bordered streets about 8 kilometres northwest of Sydney's CBD. This leafy suburb of nearly 11,800 residents enjoys proximity to Lane Cove National Park while remaining well-connected to the city. Part of the Lane Cove council area, it offers a distinctly green alternative to denser inner-city options.

Families and professionals are drawn by the bushland setting and village atmosphere. The streets wind through tall trees, with newer developments mixing alongside established family homes. The national park provides walking trails and nature experiences unusual for such a central location. High-income professionals appreciate the combination of city access and weekend bushwalks from their doorstep.

Lane Cove North falls under postcode 2066 and is governed by Lane Cove Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lane Cove electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2066
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
LGA / Council
Lane Cove
Federal Electorate
Bennelong
State Electorate
Lane Cove
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.36 km²
Elevation
56m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Lane Cove North, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Chatswood South Uniting Church and Cemetery
518 Pacific Highway Lane Cove North • SHR #00694

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Lane Cove North by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Lane Cove North Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lane Cove North" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.4%

58 state housing + 58 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,436
Census 2021
11,773
▲ 2.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$57,408
Income 2021
$71,448
▲ 24.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,234
Born Overseas 5,091

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 661
  • 2. England 486
  • 3. India 368
  • 4. Hong Kong 264
  • 5. Philippines 232
  • 6. Iran 210
  • 7. New Zealand 189
  • 8. South Africa 172
  • 9. Malaysia 168
  • 10. Japan 155

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,979
Australian 2,554
Chinese 1,897
Irish 1,055
Scottish 775
Indian 515
Italian 422
German 352
Filipino 300
Greek 168

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,218
Both parents born in Australia
6,550
Both parents born overseas
1,505
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.6%
Christianity
38.6%
Hinduism
3.9%
Buddhism
3.2%
Islam
2.1%
Judaism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
830 (7.1%)
5-14 years
1,271 (10.8%)
15-19 years
449 (3.8%)
20-24 years
537 (4.6%)
25-34 years
2,395 (20.3%)
35-44 years
2,416 (20.5%)
45-54 years
1,474 (12.5%)
55-64 years
976 (8.3%)
65-74 years
771 (6.5%)
75-84 years
433 (3.7%)
85+ years
228 (1.9%)

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