Overall score
Hunters Hill
63.0/100
Lane Cove
73.2/100
Hunters Hill for families and schools; Lane Cove for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hunters Hill
63.0/100
Lane Cove
73.2/100
Crime rate
Hunters Hill
28.2 / 1k
Lane Cove
22.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hunters Hill
169
Lane Cove
334
Population
Hunters Hill
9,014
Lane Cove
12,363
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hunters Hill | Lane Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.0/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.3/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.2 / 1k | 22.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 120 | 124 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 334 |
| Planning activity | 94 | 32 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Population | 9,014 | 12,363 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Hunters Hill reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Lane Cove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Hunters Hill is stronger for schools and education options, plus parks and reserves; Lane Cove answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Hunters Hill suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lane Cove is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.