Median house price
$3.67M
+11% change
NSW · Lane Cove Council
Lane Cove, 2066
Est. population · Jun 2025
12,926
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.0%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,539/wk
Employment rate
67.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$3,675,000
Languages at home
30%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Lane Cove is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Reported crime has been falling recently.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a excellent desirability read, with community and employment, plus growth momentum the standout strengths.
At a glance
Lane Cove snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$780/wk
Houses $1,210 · Units $750
Population (ERP)
12,926
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#7
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
4th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
97th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 73.9/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 1% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 83rd in Australia
- State rank
- 12th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #7 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #8 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,210
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $780
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 375
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $3,675,000
- Median price change
- +11.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
12,926(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +5.0% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +5.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +37
- Change in 5 years
- +619
- Growth rank in NSW
- 44th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~14,200), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12,363
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,539
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 469 of 5,422
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,905
- Employment rate
- 67.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,501 / 347 / 3,093 (+ 13 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 289
- Against the person
- 78
- Against property
- 167
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 158 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling59
- Fraud103
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment77
- Malicious Damage To Property65
- Steal From Motor Vehicle46
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,165
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 97th
School list
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1178 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 688 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 502 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 79 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Saint Ignatius' CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1159 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 1,613 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Lane Cove West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1163 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 474 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1175 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 367 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mowbray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 714 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1167 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 85% · 1,063 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Kindy CovePhoenix Streetchildcare
- Montessori Academychildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
124 public transport stops in this suburb
- Fourth Av Before Second Av
- Lane Cove Country Club, River Rd
- Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand C
- Pacific Hwy Opp Hotham Pde
- Pacific Hwy Opp Hotham Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
317 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
15 restaurants · 10 cafes · 2 pubs · 5 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 35 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 16 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 124 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 10 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 29 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.81
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.83
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.29
Food & drink(35)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- BirdwoodCafe
- Cafe
- ChatimeCafe
- GarconCafe
- JulesCafe
- Lil Lane EateryCafe
Unit Shop 1
- StoryCafe
- The Cake ManCafe
- The JunctionCafe
- Two BrothersCafe
- Chargrill Charlie'sFast food
27 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
- Domino'sFast food
18 Birdwood Lane, Lane Cove
- GreenhouseFast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Max AcaiFast food
- OgaloFast food
142 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
- SubwayFast food
- Longueville HotelPub
80 Longueville Road
- The Alcott Lane CovePub
1 Birdwood Avenue
- Curry LaneRestaurant
- I♥️PizzaRestaurant
- Kasina Korean EateryRestaurant
- Kosuke RamenRestaurant
- La PiazzaRestaurant
- MasalaRestaurant
- Pottery GreenRestaurant
- Restaurant
- SayulitaRestaurant
- Sugar LaneRestaurant
- Sunset DinerRestaurant
- Sushi BarRestaurant
122 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
- Via Napoli PizzeriaRestaurant
- Wok PassionRestaurant
Longueville Road
- Zapparellis PizzaRestaurant
158 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
Shopping(12)
- LV Meat MastersButcher
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Jack and Co Local StoreConvenience store
- OTRConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- ALDISupermarket
2 Rosenthal Avenue
- ColesSupermarket
2 Rosenthal Avenue
- Harris Farm MarketsSupermarket
- Spices of AsiaSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(7)
- Childcare
- Kindy CoveChildcare
48 Phoenix Street
- Lane Cove Community HubCommunity centre
1 Pottery Lane
- Lane Cove LibraryLibrary
- Currambena Primary SchoolSchool
205 Longueville Road
- Lane Cove Primary SchoolSchool
Lane Cove
- Saint Michael's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(9)
- Lane Cove Child and Family Health CentreClinic
172 Longueville Road
- Dentist
- Pacific Smiles DentalDentist
- Burns Bay Medical CentreMedical clinic
175 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
- Emerald Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Medical clinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Advanced Vet Care Lane CoveVeterinary
143 Longueville Road
Sport & outdoors(43)
- Dog park
- Lane Cove Country ClubGolf course
- Anytime FitnessGym
71 Longueville Road
- Gym
- Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure CentreGym
- Snap FitnessGym
- This is PilatesGym
- Best Street ReservePark
- Cameraygal ParkPark
- Charish ParkPark
- Cox's Lane PlaygroundPark
- Finlayson Street PlaygroundPark
- Hartman Hill ReservePark
- Kimberley PlaygroundPark
- Ludowici ReservePark
- Nichols ReservePark
- Osborne ParkPark
- Park
- Pottery GreenPark
- Sydney Cowell ParkPark
Unit 13 Marsh Place, Lane Cove
- Tennyson ParkPark
- Playground (9)
- Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure CentreSports centre
2 Little Street
- Lane Cove Bowling and Recreation ClubSports centre
151 Burns Bay Road
- Pottery Green OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Lane Cove Olympic PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (8)
Transport(62)
62 bus stops
Other(79)
- Chambers CellarsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Commonwealth BankBank
Unit T1 24-28 Burns Bay Road
- NABBank
- St.GeorgeBank
- WestpacBank
- Elia BathroomsBathroom Furnishing
- Bbq
- Beauty salon
Unit Shop 2
- Bench (25)
- Bicycle Parking (15)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Jack's Prestige Car Wash & CafeCar wash
- VinniesCharity
- Clothes
- R RainClothes
- Red Cross ShopClothes
- Compressed Air (2)
- MBE Lane CoveCopyshop
79-83 Longueville Road
- Lane Cove dance academyDance
- Drinking water (11)
- EV charging
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- EVlinkEV charging
- Tesla Destination ChargerEV charging
- Fountain
- Garden (2)
- Hairdresser (2)
- SloansHairdresser
- Snow BearHairdresser
- Len Wallis AudioHifi
64 Burns Bay Road
- 11:11 SweetIce Cream
- GelatissimoIce Cream
- Yo-chiIce Cream
- Information
- Lane Cove CouncilInformation
- Loading Dock (2)
- Lane Cove Market SquareMall
- The Canopy Lane CoveMall
- The Village Shopping CentreMall
43-45 Burns Bay Road
- Aussie Home LoansMortgage
137 Longueville Road
- Motorcycle Parking (2)
- Blue Gum ReserveNature Reserve
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- Lane Cove CouncilParking
- Little Street Public Car ParkParking
- Parking (6)
- The CanopyParking
- Market Square Car ParkParking Entrance
- Parking Entrance (2)
- The CanopyParking Entrance
- One Seed PatisseriesPastry
- PetOPet
- BPPetrol station
- CaltexPetrol station
203 Burns Bay Road
- ShellPetrol station
- Shell Burns Bay Lane CovePetrol station
250 Burns Bay Road
- Pawer Pet StudioPhoto
- Picnic Table (4)
- C3Place of worship
- Saint Michael's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
Unit A 204 Longueville Road
- Post Box
- Lane Cove Post OfficePost office
- Uber TutoringPrep School
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- BPPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- ShellPublic toilets
- Return and EarnRecycling
- Anglicare Op ShopSecond Hand
- Shelter (5)
- Stage
- Telstra Payphone - ID# 02941809X2 - 138 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066Telephone
138 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
- Telstra Payphone - ID# 02941816X2 - 83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066Telephone
83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
- TsgTobacco
- KidstuffToys
- Vacant
- Waste Basket (7)
- Wine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
15 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Best Street ReservePark
- Blue Gum ReserveNature reserve
- Cameraygal ParkPark
- Charish ParkPark
- Cox's Lane PlaygroundPark
- Finlayson Street PlaygroundPark
- Hartman Hill ReservePark
- Hughes ParkPark
- Kimberley PlaygroundPark
- Ludowici ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- C3
- Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Unit A 204 Longueville Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- Longueville Private Hospital (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Burns Bay Medical CentreBurns Bay RoadDoctor
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- DentistDentist
- DoctorDoctor
- Emerald Medical CentreDoctor
- Lane Cove Child and Family Health CentreLongueville RoadClinic
- Pacific Smiles DentalDentist
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 177
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 13.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 25 proposals
August 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure274A LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)2 SUTHERLAND STREET LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia31 FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia5A SEVILLE STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 266 BURNS BAY ROAD LANE COVE 2066Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility139A LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Subdivision19-23 BIRDWOOD AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure; Community facility2-8 FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 MATTHEWS AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Deferred Commencement
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation8 GATACRE AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Residential Accommodation17 FOURTH AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision27 FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 AUSTIN STREET LANE COVE 2066Operational consent requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 GATACRE AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 MORRICE STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
March 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign73 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Subdivision21 PENROSE STREET LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18-20 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure; Community facility2-8 FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure1 GATACRE AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool248 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)36 BRIDGE STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50A BRIDGE STREET LANE COVE 2066Withdrawn
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure21 AUSTIN STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading274 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40A FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 AUSTIN STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 GAMMA ROAD LANE COVE 2066Operational consent requested
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading4 NORTHWOOD ROAD LANE COVE 2066Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure; Community facility2-8 FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Advertising and signage; Recreation area180 River Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066Determined
November 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading4 NORTHWOOD ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure98 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation274 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Stormwater management system104 BURNS BAY ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 COPE STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space78 PHOENIX STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17-21 FINLAYSON STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Hours of operation and trading274 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 TAMBOURINE BAY ROAD LANE COVE 2066Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 DORRITT STREET LANE COVE 2066Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 AUSTIN STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure1 GATACRE AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 FIRST AVENUE LANE COVE 2066Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation199 25 BEST STREET LANE COVE 2066Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Carisbrook334 Burns Bay Road Lane CoveSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
- Member of Parliament
- Jerome LAXALE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 125,953
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +9.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.7%Labor 59.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.6 km away).
Coalition 36.9%Labor 63.1%
3.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +11.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Lane CoveLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Lane Cove SouthLabor 62.0% · Coalition 38.0% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Lane Cove EastLabor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Lane Cove WestLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- LonguevilleLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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