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Suburb comparison

Artarmon vs Lane Cove — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Lane Cove has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Lane Cove

Artarmon

2064

Lane Cove

Lane Cove

2066

MetricArtarmonLane Cove
Median house price$3.29M▲$3.26M
Median unit price$1.06M▲$925K
Median weekly rent$780/wk▲$750/wk
Annual price growth-2.6%+2.1%▲
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage5.5%▲19.7%
Schools in postcode13▲

Choose Artarmon if...

  • Artarmon leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose Lane Cove if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Common questions

Is Artarmon or Lane Cove more expensive?
Artarmon has the higher median house price ($3.29M) compared with $3.26M in Lane Cove.
Which is better for renters — Artarmon or Lane Cove?
Median weekly rent is $780/wk in Artarmon and $750/wk in Lane Cove, making Lane Cove the more affordable rental market.
Is Artarmon or Lane Cove at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Artarmon vs Lane Cove?
Artarmon has 1 school in the postcode, and Lane Cove has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Artarmon 2064 →Lane Cove 2066 →