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Lane Cove West

NSW 2066 • Greater Sydney

3,146
Population (2021)
$67,236
Median Income
1.69 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
North ShoreFamily-FriendlyRiversideAffluentQuiet Enclave

About Lane Cove West

Lane Cove West is a compact, affluent suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, just 9 kilometres northwest of the CBD. Nestled between Lane Cove and the Lane Cove River, it became a separate suburb in 2002 and is home to over 3,100 residents. The area features a mix of family homes and townhouses, with the historic Lane Cove House (c.1850) adding heritage character. The suburb shares the 2066 postcode with Lane Cove but maintains its own distinct identity.

Daily life centres on Blackman Park, a beautiful riverside reserve featuring tennis courts, cricket pitches, a skate park, and bushwalking trails along the Lane Cove River. Figtree Plaza on Burns Bay Road provides local essentials including cafés, a butcher, and a popular fruit market. While the suburb itself is quiet and residential, the Lane Cove village strip and Chatswood's extensive retail are just minutes away. Lane Cove West attracts families and professionals seeking North Shore prestige with a tucked-away, community-focused feel.

Lane Cove West 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
Lane Cove
Federal Electorate
Bennelong
State Electorate
Lane Cove
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 151.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.69 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$570
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,769
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,637
Census 2021
3,146
▲ 19.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$56,992
Income 2021
$67,236
▲ 18.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,835
Born Overseas 1,225

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 146
  • 2. China 121
  • 3. India 106
  • 4. Iran 96
  • 5. New Zealand 56
  • 6. Hong Kong 41
  • 7. Malaysia 41
  • 8. South Africa 37
  • 9. Brazil 33
  • 10. Japan 29
  • 11. United States 29
  • 12. Ireland 24
  • 13. South Korea 23
  • 14. Germany 21
  • 15. Philippines 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 843
Australian 803
Chinese 360
Irish 330
Scottish 245
Indian 158
Italian 151
German 120
Greek 68
New Zealander 46

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

988
Both parents born in Australia
1,593
Both parents born overseas
477
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.7%
No Religion
37.5%
Hinduism
3.7%
Buddhism
2.4%
Islam
2.0%
Judaism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
209 (6.6%)
5-14 years
452 (14.4%)
15-19 years
197 (6.3%)
20-24 years
158 (5.0%)
25-34 years
417 (13.3%)
35-44 years
582 (18.5%)
45-54 years
404 (12.8%)
55-64 years
284 (9.0%)
65-74 years
263 (8.4%)
75-84 years
129 (4.1%)
85+ years
50 (1.6%)

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