Willoughby City Council
Lane Cove West
Lane Cove West at a glance
Median house
$2,350,000
-14.5% year on year
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
48
Average to sell
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,146
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Lane Cove West.
Lane Cove West is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,350,000
-14.5% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$2,350,000
-14.5% annual growth
$475,200
Sales data pending
48
Average days to sell
3,146
Median age: 37
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.15%
Based on $2,350,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.24%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-14.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202648 days
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 -14.5%/yr
2021
$5.1M
5-year change
-54%
2026
$2.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,146
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
68
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.
12
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lane Cove West.
Local schools for Lane Cove West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lane Cove West Public School
Mowbray Public School
Lane Cove Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 West.
- What is the median house price in Lane Cove West?
- The median house price in Lane Cove West, NSW 2066 is $2,350,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is -14.5%.
- What is the Lane Cove West postcode?
- Lane Cove West is in the 2066 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lane Cove West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Lane Cove West?
- There are 20 schools serving Lane Cove West on this page, including Lane Cove West Public School, Mowbray Public School, Lane Cove Public School.
- How walkable is Lane Cove West?
- Lane Cove West has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lane Cove West?
- Lane Cove West is close to Lane Cove, Lane Cove North, East Ryde, Riverview, Linley Point.
- What is the population of Lane Cove West?
- Lane Cove West has approximately 3,146 residents. The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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