Lane Cove North

Lane Cove North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The population of the Lane Cove North statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at 13,774 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 2,001 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,773. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 13,389 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 507 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,836 persons per square kilometer, placing Lane Cove North (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 17.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region at 5.7% and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Lane Cove North (SA2).

AreaSearch's projections for each SA2 area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. For the years 2032 to 2041, growth rates by age group are applied to all areas. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, Lane Cove North (SA2) is expected to expand by 1,134 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Lane Cove North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Lane Cove North has seen around 136 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis using statistical area data. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 683 homes were approved, with another 23 approved in FY-26 so far. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years was 0.6 people.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and potential for population growth above projections. The average construction value of new properties is $753,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, $166.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lane Cove North has 77.0% more building activity per person, providing ample buyer choice despite recent moderation in development activity. This is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest. New developments consist of 19.0% standalone homes and 81.0% townhouses or apartments, catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The area has approximately 631 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established market. Future projections estimate Lane Cove North adding 145 residents by 2041 at current development rates, comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Lane Cove North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Mowbray Road Affordable Housing, Chatswood Golf Club Redevelopment, St Andrews Anglican Church Redevelopment, and 10 Gordon Avenue Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Lane Cove North maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Lane Cove North has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 7,864 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Lane Cove North stands at 72.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.7 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Construction employment is lower at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Lane Cove North's labour force increased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 0.7%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.2 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.1% and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points during this period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lane Cove North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Lane Cove North had a median income among taxpayers of $74,002 and an average level of $121,353. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. Comparatively, Greater Sydney had median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes are approximately $80,559 and $132,105, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data shows Lane Cove North's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 87th and 96th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.7% of residents (4,366 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 40.6% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Lane Cove North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Lane Cove North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 23.0% houses and 77.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lane Cove North was at 21.3%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (37.8%) or rented (40.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lane Cove North was $2,600, below Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent was recorded at $480, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Lane Cove North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lane Cove North features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.7% of all households, including 30.0% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.3%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Lane Cove North demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Lane Cove North is notably high, with 59.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. The area has a substantial proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (37.4%), postgraduate qualifications (18.2%), and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 20.9%, including advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 10.0%. Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.6% in primary, 6.7% in tertiary, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 6.7% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 55 active stops operating in Lane Cove North, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 36 individual routes, providing a total of 5,564 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 99 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 794 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 101 weekly trips per stop.

Lane Cove North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Lane Cove North shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high here at approximately 75% (10,289 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 79.5%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.8% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 77.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.0%. The area has 12.8% (1,763 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Lane Cove North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lane Cove North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lane Cove North, making up 41.5% of the population. Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.2% of Lane Cove North's population versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.5%), Australian (16.7%), and Other (16.7%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Russian is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 0.6% regionally, Polish at 1.1% versus 0.8%, and French at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Lane Cove North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Lane Cove North's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lane Cove North had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.0%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the previous census, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 8.4% to 10.1%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 decreased from 7.0% to 6.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Lane Cove North's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 252 residents to reach a total of 831. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 57% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.