Lane Cove West Postcode
New South Wales
Lane Cove West is an inner suburb in New South Wales, located approximately 8 km from the Sydney CBD. It falls within the 2066 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Lane Cove West has a population of 3,146 (1,592 males, 1,551 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Lane Cove West is $2,966, with a median personal income of $1,293 per week.
The median weekly rent is $570 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,769.
In terms of birthplace, 80% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (149), India (106), and Iran (96).
67.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 29.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Lane Cove West shows 1,672 people employed (1,076 full-time, 448 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (631), managers (295), and clerical & admin (155).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Lane Cove West has an IRSAD score of 1165 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Lane Cove West covers an area of 1.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1865 persons per km².
Statistically, Lane Cove West sits within the Chatswood - Lane Cove area, part of the broader Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby region. It falls under the Willoughby local government area.
The federal electorate for Lane Cove West is Bennelong.
Lane Cove West Details
| Postcode | 2066 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,146 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,966/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,293/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $570 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $3,769 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1865/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,132 |
| Completed Year 12 | 62.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.8115 |
| Longitude | 151.1527 |
| Distance from Sydney | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby |
| Area (SA3) | Chatswood - Lane Cove |
| Local Government | Willoughby |
| Federal Electorate | Bennelong |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 661 (21.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 355 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 999 (31.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 688 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 442 (14.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 209 (6.6%) |
| Asthma | 111 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 64 (2.0%) |
| Arthritis | 58 (1.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 50 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 32 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 92 (8.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 482 (42.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 425 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 134 (11.8%) |