Lane Cove West, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Lane Cove West NSW is 3,146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lane Cove West is $1,293 per week ($67,236 per year). Median rent in Lane Cove West is $570 per week ($2,470 per month). Lane Cove West has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lane Cove West has a population density of 1,865 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lane Cove West is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lane Cove West is $3,769.

There were 21 recorded offences in Lane Cove West in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

Population
3,146
Census 2021
Median income
$1,293/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$570/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Lane Cove West vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Lane Cove West is $1,293 a week, 69% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 101st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $570 a week, $185 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLane Cove WestTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,293/wk$765/wk +69%$766/wk
Household income$2,966/wk$1,704/wk +74%$1,637/wk
Rent$570/wk$385/wk +48%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,769/mo$1,965/mo +92%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%22.6% −3.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lane Cove West, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lane Cove West Population

3,146 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lane Cove West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,293/wk
$67,236 per year
Ranked 286 of 14,663
Median Rent
$570/wk
$2,470 per month
Ranked 315 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$3,769/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lane Cove West Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,966/wk
Median rent $570/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Lane Cove West against your income

About $12,853 a month
Median rent $570/wk
Left after rent $2,396/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Lane Cove West Schools

31
schools nearby
16
government
1134
avg ICSEA score
16,468
total students
Roseville College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,060 students
1191
ICSEA
Lane Cove Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 688 students
1178
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 502 students
1176
ICSEA
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 360 students
1166
ICSEA
Lane Cove West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 474 students
1163
ICSEA
Saint Ignatius' College Independent
Secondary · 5-12 · 1,613 students
1159
ICSEA
Lindfield Learning Village Government
Combined · K-12 · 803 students
1152
ICSEA
Hunters Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1149
ICSEA
Boronia Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 409 students
1145
ICSEA
Truscott Street Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 265 students
1144
ICSEA
St Pius X College Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,183 students
1144
ICSEA
Chatswood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,083 students
1143
ICSEA
Mowbray Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 714 students
1143
ICSEA
Chatswood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,147 students
1137
ICSEA
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 179 students
1132
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 31 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Lane Cove West, with a map

Lane Cove West Map

Lane Cove West, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Lane Cove West, New South Wales: 33.8140°S, 151.1530°E

Lane Cove West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (31)

People in Lane Cove West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (1,592) Female 49.3% (1,551)

Population Density

1,865
people per km²
3,146 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,702
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.6%
China
3.8%
India
3.4%
Iran
3.1%
New Zealand
1.8%
Hong Kong
1.3%
Malaysia
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.7%
Persian (excluding Dari)
3.2%
Cantonese
3.1%
Spanish
2.0%
Hindi
1.6%
Japanese
1.1%
Portuguese
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
26.8%
Australian
25.5%
Chinese
11.4%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
7.8%
Indian
5.0%
Italian
4.8%
German
3.8%
Greek
2.2%
New Zealander
1.5%
Filipino
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.0%
Catholic
26.7%
Anglican
10.1%
Not stated
5.1%
Hinduism
3.7%
Buddhism
2.4%
Eastern Orthodox
2.2%
Islam
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.2% 1,369
Separated
2.2% 54
Divorced
6.2% 154
Widowed
3.3% 82
Never married
33.1% 822

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.0%
Couple: no children
23.1%
Couple: no children under 15
17.9%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%
One parent: children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.8%
2 persons
29.8%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
20.2%
5 persons
7.9%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lane Cove West

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,132 occupied private dwellings in Lane Cove West at the 2021 Census, 44.3% were rented, 25.8% owned outright and 28.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
25.8% 292 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.9% 327 dwellings
Rented
44.3% 501 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
14.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.4%
2 bedrooms
25.8%
3 bedrooms
29.3%
4 bedrooms
20.3%
5 bedrooms
10.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
1.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
4.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.1%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
8.7%
4+ vehicles
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Lane Cove West

Employment

Employed full-time
47.7% 1,076 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 448 people
Unemployed
2.2% 50 people
Not in labour force
30.3% 683 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
45.0%
Managers
23.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.8%
Community & Personal Service
5.4%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Labourers
2.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
2.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
38.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.5%
Did not go to work
24.3%
Bus
5.5%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
2.4%
Walked only
2.2%
Bicycle
1.4%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.2%
Postgraduate Degree
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.9%
Certificate III/IV
10.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.5%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
10.6%
Engineering
10.5%
Information Technology
7.4%
Creative Arts
6.1%
Education
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.9%
Architecture & Building
3.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.9%
Secondary: Catholic
13.4%
Pre-school
12.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.9%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Primary: Catholic
8.4%
Secondary: Government
8.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.0%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
209
Asthma
111
Diabetes
64
Arthritis
58
Heart disease
50
Cancer
32
Kidney disease
27
Lung condition
23
Stroke
20

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 280
Did not provide
88.3% 2,103

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.8% 402
Not a volunteer
83.2% 1,989

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
1.6% 39
Never served
97.9% 2,347

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.3%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
13.5%
4 children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
23
1961: 1970
77
1971: 1980
85
1981: 1990
175
1991: 2000
178
2001: 2010
243
2011: 2015
204
2016
46
2017
35
2018
51
2019
54
2020
18
2021
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
44.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,563
Moved from NSW
323
Moved: same area (SA2)
83
Moved from overseas
40
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
35.6%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.0%
Step family: no other children
3.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Lane Cove West Crime Statistics

21 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
7
Other Against Person
4
Assault
2
Property Damage
2
Drug Offences
2
Weapons
2
Other Against Property
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Lane Cove West

The closest suburb to Lane Cove West is Lane Cove North, 1.2 km away.

Lane Cove North
1.2 km away · income $1,374/wk · rent $480/wk
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1.2 km away · income $1,377/wk · rent $533/wk
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1.3 km away · income $1,417/wk · rent $1,000/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lane Cove West

What is the population of Lane Cove West NSW?

The population of Lane Cove West NSW is 3,146 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,865 people per km². Lane Cove West is ranked #2,322 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lane Cove West?

The median personal income in Lane Cove West NSW is $1,293 per week, or $67,236 per year. The median household income is $2,966 per week. Family income is $3,702 per week. Lane Cove West is ranked #286 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lane Cove West?

Median rent in Lane Cove West NSW is $570 per week ($2,470 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Lane Cove West ranks #315 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lane Cove West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lane Cove West NSW is $3,769. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lane Cove West?

The median age in Lane Cove West NSW is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lane Cove West a good suburb to live in?

Lane Cove West is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,146. The median income is $1,293/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12277. All dollar figures in AUD.