NSW Property Intelligence
Lane CoveNSW 2066
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Lane Cove is home to ~12,363 residents (median age 38), with 37% of households renting.
Rent in Lane Cove
The median house rent in Lane Cove is $1232/week (186 new leases). Units have a median of $750/week (1043 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2066, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $710/wk | $700/wk |
| 2 | $790/wk | $750/wk |
| 3 | $1200/wk | $1100/wk |
| 4+ | $1800/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Lane Cove fall in the intake zones of Lane Cove Public School, Hunters Hill High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Lane Cove Public School#19 of 2159 in NSW
- Hunters Hill High School#232 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Lane Cove has 12 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Birrahlee Preschool Lane Cove Limited, Blossoms Childcare & Early Learning Centre, Blue Umbrella.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Artarmon Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood Village. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Lane Cove (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 36 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 30 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Downward |
Development activity
89 development applications were lodged in Lane Cove over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Lane Cove — quick answers
What is the median rent in Lane Cove?
Houses in Lane Cove (postcode 2066) have a median asking rent of $1232/week; units have a median of $750/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Lane Cove?
Lane Cove addresses can be zoned for Lane Cove Public School, Hunters Hill High School. Lane Cove Public School ranks in roughly the top 1% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Lane Cove?
Lane Cove has 12 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Lane Cove to the Sydney CBD?
From Artarmon Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 18 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Lane Cove?
89 development applications were lodged in Lane Cove in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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