Lane Cove West
NSW 2066 • Greater Sydney
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
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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205 Longueville Road
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115 Tambourine Bay Road
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Lane Cove Public School ICSEA 1178Austin St & Longueville Rd
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Lane Cove West Public School ICSEA 11639427 4743 Avalon Ave
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Mowbray Public School ICSEA 11439428 3200 635 Mowbray Road
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Riverview Road
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187 Longueville Road
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 West by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lane Cove West Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lane Cove West" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
39 state housing + 37 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
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