Lane Cove West at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,146
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Lane Cove West.
The postcode for Lane Cove West is 2066 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lane Cove West (2066) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
Lane Cove West has roughly 3,146 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lane Cove West scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lane Cove West's population at 3,146, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,146
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
3,146
Median age: 37
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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
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Government School Catchment
Lane Cove West Public School
Mowbray Public 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 West.
- What is the Lane Cove West postcode?
- Lane Cove West is in the 2066 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Lane Cove West?
- Lane Cove West 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 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?
- The population of Lane Cove West is approximately 3,146 (2021 Census). 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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