Lane Cove, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lane Cove, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Lane Cove |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lane Cove Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.818 |
| Longitude | 151.16501 |
| Population | 12,363 |
| Density | 4791.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 2066 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km northwest |
Lane Cove is a locality in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 12,363. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 4791.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km northwest of Sydney. Lane Cove is located at 33.8180°S, 151.1650°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2066.
Lane Cove unfolds as a green expanse, a verdant embrace of bushland that spills down towards the glistening waters of its namesake river. It lies 2.9 km south-south-west of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 211°T), and is situated 6.9 km north-west of Sydney. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalypts and the fainter, salt-laced tang of the distant harbour, a subtle perfume that shifts with the sea breeze. Steep, fern-draped gullies cradle hidden creeks, their trickling whispers swallowed by the rustling chorus of unseen birds. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the moss-covered rocks and the gnarled roots that grip the inclines, a fleeting, dappled beauty that speaks of ancient, patient growth.
Originally a territory of Indigenous Australians, Lane Cove's transformation began with European settlement, its fertile soils and proximity to the growing colony shaping its early development. For a time, orchards flourished, their fruit destined for the burgeoning city, and scattered farms dotted the landscape, a quieter, more pastoral chapter before the march of suburbanisation. Today, the echoes of that history linger in the names of streets and the quiet dignity of older homes, but the dominant character of Lane Cove is its deep connection to nature. Its economy is now largely residential, supporting a vibrant community that cherishes the expansive national parklands and the accessible waterways, a place where bushwalking trails are as vital to daily life as the local shops and cafes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lane Cove, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lane Cove, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lane Cove includes the postcode (2066), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lane Cove Municipal Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lane Cove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |