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Lane Cove is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, 9 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the Municipality of Lane Cove. Lane Cove occupies a peninsula on the northern side of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), at the opening of the Lane Cove River.

History

Some have argued that it was named after Lieutenant Michael Lane, a respected cartographer, who had once worked with Captain Cook. Others say that it was in honour of John Lane, who was the son of the London Lord Mayor at the time as well as a good friend of the first Governor, Arthur Phillip.

Transport Links

Lane Cove is near the start of the Gore Hill Freeway and is served by regular buses which travel to Chatswood and the City.

Shopping

The suburb features a large range of shops and restaurants, and is just a few minutes drive from the larger shopping area of Chatswood.

Schools

Lane Cove is home to many schools and pre-schools and just a short distance from neighbouring suburbs Riverview and North Sydney’s well-known high schools.