New South Wales · Postcode 2066
Lane Cove West postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 8 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Lane Cove West at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Lane Cove West ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NSW suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in NSW; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lane Cove West vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lane Cove West | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,966 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $570 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,769 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 37 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2066 covers Lane Cove West, an inland suburb of Sydney about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Lane Cove.
According to the 2021 Census, Lane Cove West has a population of 3,146 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,966, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Lane Cove West includes a median weekly rent of $570, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,769, with 1,132 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Rental properties account for 44.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lane Cove West scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Lane Cove West is part of the Chatswood - Lane Cove statistical area in New South Wales.
Lane Cove West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2066 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,146 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,966/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,293/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $570 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,769 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1865/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,132 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.811478 |
| Longitude | 151.1527422 |
| Distance from Sydney | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby |
| Area (SA3) | Chatswood - Lane Cove |
| Local Government | Lane Cove |
| Federal Electorate | North Sydney |
| State Electorate | Willoughby |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 222 (7.1%) |
| Arthritis | 163 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 92 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 75 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 68 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 27 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
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%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.