What suburb is postcode 2066?

Lane Cove is the primary suburb with postcode 2066 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lane Cove is the main locality.

Which local government area is Lane Cove in?

Lane Cove (2066) is located in the Lane Cove local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Lane Cove?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lane Cove (2066) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Lane Cove flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Lane Cove. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Lane Cove?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lane Cove (2066), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Lane Cove (2066) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Lane Cove (2066). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Lane Cove changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lane Cove (2066) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Lane Cove 2066 suburb insights

Located in the Lane Cove council area, Lane Cove (2066) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Lane Cove is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Lane Cove?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Lane Cove? Based on the suburb median of $925,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$4,566/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

41.5%

Tight

Loan assumptions

$740,000 loan

20% deposit ($185,000)

30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 41% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Lane Cove41.5%

Sydney median income50.9%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Can I afford Lane Cove?

Rental market in Lane Cove

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 170 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$755per week

Sep 2025 · 170 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Hunters Hill2110

$750▼$5

1.8 km away

Artarmon2064

$775▲$20

2.2 km away

Chatswood2067

$920▲$165

2.8 km away

Crows Nest2065

$900▲$145

3.1 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Lane Cove

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

03:21 AEST

Cammeray station · 5.1 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

5.2µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

16.7µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.4pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Cammeray station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

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DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2066

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2066. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Lane Cove change?

Investor activity in Lane Cove

2066 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Lane Cove

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Lane Cove postcodes, or explore the full Lane Cove suburb index.

Artarmon 2064 Lane Cove North 2066

Other North Shore (Upper) suburbs

Chatswood 2067 Gordon 2072 St Ives 2075 Turramurra 2074 Wahroonga 2076

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2066?: Lane Cove is the primary suburb with postcode 2066 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lane Cove is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lane Cove in?: Lane Cove (2066) is located in the Lane Cove local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lane Cove?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Lane Cove (2066) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Lane Cove flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Lane Cove. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Lane Cove?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lane Cove (2066), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Lane Cove (2066) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Lane Cove (2066). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lane Cove changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lane Cove (2066) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Lane Cove in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Lane Cove 2066: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Lane Cove suburb index to compare nearby options.