Lane Cove North, NSW 2066 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lane Cove North is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2066, home to 11,773 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Willoughby local government area and roughly 7 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,773
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,386 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,374 /week
- Median family income
- $3,225 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Lane Cove
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Lane Cove Public School
- Lane Cove West Public School
- Mowbray Public School
- Hunters Hill High School
- Hunters Hill Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 44 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 151 bus stops
- Hamilton St After Pengilly Av
- Pengilly St At Sofala Av
- River Rd West Before Bridge St
- River Rd West At Fox St
- Riverview College Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 72 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 45 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 6.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 48.3% of the 6,463 resolvable premises in Lane Cove North. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 14.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 9.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 27.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 48.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 719 across postcode 2066 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 250 theft, 158 violent offences, 67 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lane Cove North?
Lane Cove North (NSW 2066) had 11,773 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Lane Cove local government area.
What is the median rent in Lane Cove North?
The median advertised rent in Lane Cove North is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lane Cove North?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lane Cove North covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lane Cove Public School (0.8 km), Lane Cove West Public School (1.3 km), Mowbray Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lane Cove North?
Lane Cove North is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (48.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lane Cove North?
Across postcode 2066, 719 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (250), violent (158), property damage (67). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lane Cove North?
In Lane Cove North, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (6.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lane Cove North?
152 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lane Cove North centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 44 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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