Chatswood vs Lane Cove, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chatswood | Lane Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 12.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.9 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 212 | 124 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,342 | 317 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 20 |
| Population | 25,553 | 12,363 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Chatswood and Lane Cove offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lane Cove leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lane Cove; Housing (desirability) favours Lane Cove; Crime rate favours Lane Cove. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lane Cove, Families → Lane Cove, Best value → Lane Cove, Best schools → Chatswood.