Average rent in Lane Cove, NSW — 2026

Lane Cove is part of the Lane Cove council area and sits 7km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 15,888 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 38% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,888

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
36%
Flats / apartments
56%
Born overseas
39%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Lane Cove

Renting in Lane Cove

Lane Cove sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $550/week — that's 30% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 38%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (56%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 39% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 7km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Lane Cove?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Lane Cove, NSW was $550. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Lane Cove rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Lane Cove came in at $550 — 30% above. Lane Cove sits 7km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 36% separate houses and 56% flats).
Which suburbs near Lane Cove have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Lane Cove's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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