Lane Cove North at a glance
Median house
$2,510,000
-12.9% year on year
Median unit
$475,200
Walk score
94
Walker's paradise
Population
11.8k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Lane Cove North.
The postcode for Lane Cove North is 2066 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Lane Cove North is $2,510,000.
Lane Cove North (2066) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW. The median house here is $2,510,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -12.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Lane Cove North has roughly 11,773 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lane Cove North scores 94/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lane Cove North's population at 11,773, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,773
Median age
36
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,510,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $475,200, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-12.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $502,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -12.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,510,000
-12.9% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$2,510,000
-12.9% annual growth
$475,200
11,773
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.08% (median rent $520/wk against a $2,510,000 price tag). Units yield 5.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.08%
Based on $2,510,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.25%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-12.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -12.9%/yr
2021
$5.0M
5-year change
-50%
2026
$2.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
246
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
94
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lane Cove North.
Local schools for Lane Cove North
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Government School Catchment
Mowbray Public School
Chatswood High School
Lane Cove Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lane Cove North.
- What is the median house price in Lane Cove North?
- The median house price in Lane Cove North, NSW 2066 is $2,510,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is -12.9%.
- What is the Lane Cove North postcode?
- Lane Cove North is in the 2066 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Lane Cove North?
- Lane Cove North is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2066. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lane Cove North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Lane Cove North?
- There are 20 schools serving Lane Cove North on this page, including Mowbray Public School, Chatswood High School, Lane Cove Public School.
- How walkable is Lane Cove North?
- Lane Cove North has a Walk Score of 94 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lane Cove North?
- Lane Cove North is close to Lane Cove, Chatswood West, Lane Cove West, Chatswood, Osborne Park.
- What is the population of Lane Cove North?
- The population of Lane Cove North is approximately 11,773 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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