Lane Cove NSW, 2066
Lane Cove Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Making a move to Lane Cove, NSW 2066? It's a good first step to establish whether it is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Lane Cove median property prices, market trends & demographics so we can enable you to be informed regarding your next home or investment.
If you are new to Lane Cove, keep reading for a brief historical overview to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Lane Cove is a suburb located just nine kilometres outside of the Sydney central business district. It is the administrative centre for the Lane Cove Council LGA and is neighboured by Lane Cove West and North, Artarmon, Linley Point, Osborne Park, Riverview, Longueville, Northwood. As of the 2016 census, 10,817 residents call Lane Cove their home.
Living in Lane Cove Lane Cove is mainly a residential suburb with a bit of a mix of commercial and industrial. Its main shopping area is at Burns Bay Road, which has two major supermarkets, a pub, and several speciality stores. Cafes and restaurants can also be found in this section.
Large businesses, including the headquarters of statistical software company SAS, Warner Bros.’ recording house Festival Mushroom records and a branch of Bluescope Steels Marketing, are found in Lane Cove.
History of Lane Cove Before the European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Cam-mer-ray-gal Group.
There are several theories on where Lane Cove got its name. Some believe that it was named after cartographer Lt. Michael Lane, while others argue that it was in honour of John Lane, son of the London Lord mayor. However, the first written use of the name was in 1788, after Lt. William Bradley sailed along the suburb’s river.
Land grants took place in the suburb around 1794, and fast forward to the 19th century, farms and dairies were already established. It was after World War II when Lane Cove experienced residential growth.
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