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Updated March 2026

Lane Cove: $3.0M Median, 141 Microburbs, $592K-to-$6.5M Range

8,551 addresses across 141 microburbs. Unit-dominated (6,613 units, 1,915 freestanding houses). Block-level price data from $592K to $6.5M.

Median House
$3.0M
Sydney
Median Unit
$1.2M
Median Rent
$1K/wk
Addresses
8,551
Unit-dominated
Microburbs
141
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Lane Cove?

The $3.0M median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 95 microburbs with price data.

$592K - $2.4M
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$2.4M - $3.0M
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$3.0M - $3.6M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$3.6M - $6.5M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Lane Cove Different

What agents are selling

Based on 37 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Lane Cove Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $6.0M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Austin, Best, Birdwood, Bridge)

  • Median $2.1M, range $592K to $2.4M
  • 23 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Allison, Alpha, Austin, Best)

  • Median $2.7M, range $2.4M to $3.0M
  • 24 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Alpha, Best, Beta, Birdwood)

  • Median $3.4M, range $3.0M to $3.6M
  • 24 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Allison, Alpha, Angus, Austin)

  • Median $4.5M, range $3.6M to $6.5M
  • 24 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
Longueville Road$645K17453%5.4 yrs
Epping Road$450K11659%11.4 yrs
Best Street$846K7944%5.6 yrs
Waterview Drive$775K4355%6.3 yrs
Austin Street$1.1M4118%12.1 yrs
Birdwood Avenue$590K4028%11.4 yrs
Little Street$462K3839%6.3 yrs
Pacific Highway$620K3831%14.5 yrs

More streets available in the full Lane Cove report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Lane Cove report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
Unit 504, 9 Waterview Drive$660,000$710,000-7%1/1/182sqm2023-10
Unit 6, 25 Best Street$307,000$1,610,000-81%3/2/237640sqm2023-06
Unit 13, 50-52 Epping Road$139,000$715,000-81%2/1/11968sqm2023-06
Unit 103, 9 Mafeking Avenue$605,000$685,000-12%1/1/175sqm2023-05
Unit 9, 11 Little Street$460,000$940,000-51%2/1/11860sqm2023-05
Unit 4, 43 Osborne Road$570,000--2/1/11315sqm2023-05

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Lane Cove report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
19 Penrose Street$635,000$2.5M4/3House
37 Osborne Road$1,190,000$3.9M4/3House
Unit 5, 9-11 Phoenix Street$705,000$1.3M2/2Villa
1 Delta Road$1,399,000$3.6M5/3Residential
22A Morrice Street$605,000--3/2House

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Lane Cove listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 91 microburbs with rental listings.

$450/wk
Lowest Rent
$1,300/wk
Median Rent
$5,712/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $450/wk to $5,712/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 2.2%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Lane Cove

Based on 37 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Outdoor Entertaining
78%
Natural Light
62%
Ensuite
49%
Large Kitchen
41%
Good Aspect
41%
Views
30%
Pool
19%
Level Access
19%
Renovation Profile

Based on 36 listings: Fully renovated (61%), Partially renovated (31%), Needs renovation (8%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Lane Cove report.

Market Summary

MetricLane Cove
Total addresses8,551
Freestanding houses1,915
Units6,613
Median house$3.0M
Median unit$1.2M
Median rent (house)$1K/wk
Microburbs mapped141

Price Range

MetricLane Cove
Cheapest block median$592K
Most expensive block$6.5M
SUASydney
StateNew South Wales
Gross yield (approx)2.2%

Lane Cove vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
Lane CoveSydney$3.0M8,551
ChatswoodSydney$3.7M17,13322% more
Lane Cove NorthSydney$2.4M8,02921% less
ArtarmonSydney$3.0M6,4541% less
Hunters HillSydney$4.7M4,14655% more
GreenwichSydney$3.8M3,58226% more
Lane Cove WestSydney$3.0M2,9130% more

Common Questions About Lane Cove Real Estate

Is Lane Cove a good suburb?
Lane Cove has median house price of $3.0M, gross rental yield of 2.2%, walkable cafe and dining culture. Prices range from $592K to $6.5M depending on which block you buy. The full Lane Cove report maps every block individually.
Is Lane Cove expensive?
The median house price in Lane Cove is $3.0M. More expensive than Lane Cove North ($2.4M). Cheaper than Chatswood ($3.7M). Entry-level blocks start around $592K.
What is Lane Cove like to live in?
Based on 37 listing descriptions, Lane Cove is known for heritage and period homes (32% of listings); a strong cafe and dining scene (95% of listings); green and leafy with good park access; family-oriented with schools nearby. Unit-dominated (6,613 units, 1,915 freestanding houses). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Lane Cove?
The most active streets by sales volume are Longueville Road (174 sales, median $645K), Epping Road (116 sales, median $450K), and Best Street (79 sales, median $846K). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Lane Cove a good investment?
Median rent $1K/wk. gross yield 2.2%. The full Lane Cove report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Lane Cove with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Lane Cove compare on yield vs growth.

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