Area Hotlist — Chatswood - Lane Cove NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Chatswood - Lane Cove area
Area Hotlist — Chatswood / Lane Cove
Chatswood High School
Perched on Centennial Avenue, Chatswood High blends selective-stream academics with outstanding performing-arts programs and spacious ovals. Families value the five-minute walk to Chatswood CBD and Metro, meaning teenagers travel safely while parents tap steady capital growth inside the coveted catchment.
Chatswood Chase
David Jones, luxury boutiques and hawker-style dining make Chatswood Chase the North Shore’s fashion flag-bearer. Recent upgrades added light-filled lounges and EV chargers, and you can wheel groceries home to nearby apartments in under five minutes.
St Leonards Station
Express trains place Wynyard nine minutes south and Chatswood four minutes north, while a rooftop plaza hosts pre-work coffee and Pilates studios. Coming Crows Nest Metro next door will halve CBD travel times again, boosting rental appeal for nearby units.
Lane Cove Village
Leafy Longueville Road mixes artisan bakeries, Thursday night markets and a brand-new Canopy precinct with green lawns and Aldi below. Frequent buses whisk commuters to the city in 15 minutes, yet weekends feel delightfully small-town.
Royal North Shore Hospital
This 150-year-old tertiary hospital anchors a world-class health campus with private wards, maternity centre and research institutes. Medical staff and visiting families create constant rental demand, while the adjoining Metro will deliver a two-stop ride to Barangaroo by 2025.
Artarmon Public School
Regularly topping NSW literacy and numeracy tables, Artarmon PS draws keen buyers to Federation streets hugging Hampden Road. A recent campus expansion added airy classrooms and STEAM labs, keeping enrolments strong as new apartments rise nearby.
Mowbray Public School
Rebuilt in 2017, Mowbray PS features open-plan learning studios, edible gardens and before-school care cherished by dual-income households. A handy loop bus links to Chatswood Station, letting parents ditch the car rush.
Crows Nest Metro
Due to open late 2024, Crows Nest’s underground Metro will zip to Martin Place in five minutes and Parramatta in 18. Boutique towers above the station promise sky gardens, while existing cafés on Willoughby Road gear up for an even livelier night-time crowd.
Roseville College
This independent girls’ school delivers stellar HSC results, a new Aquatic & Sports Centre and a campus theatre adored by performing-arts students. Tree-lined streets within walking distance trade at a premium whenever a rare listing surfaces.
Chatswood Station
Heavy-rail and Metro platforms converge under a glass roof, funnelling trains to Central every three minutes at peak. Seamless links to bus and taxi ranks mean many locals live car-free yet reach the airport inside 35 minutes.
Chatswood Interchange
Sushi-train alleys, Korean dessert bars and supermarket giants sit directly above the station concourse, capped by landmark twin towers. Residents pop downstairs for dinner after work or stock up on fresh produce during a quick platform change.
Willoughby Girls High School
Select-entry WGHS ranks among the state’s top public schools, boasting specialist music programs and national robotics titles. Proximity drives fierce buyer competition for post-war cottages in the leafy streets around Victoria Avenue.
Chatswood Public School
A sprawling K-6 campus one block from the mall, Chatswood PS offers bilingual Mandarin streams and gifted-and-talented classes. Parents love the no-car morning routine: kids walk or scooter while adults grab coffee en route to the train.
Willoughby Public School
Heritage buildings, modern classrooms and abundant play space give Willoughby PS a village feel within an urban setting. Weekly farmers’ market stalls spill onto the oval, fostering a tight community network prized by young families.
Roseville Public School
Set amid towering gums, this primary is known for strong music ensembles and hands-on environmental programs. Weekend sport on the adjacent oval makes drop-offs painless and keeps local coffee shops humming from dawn.
Artarmon Station
Frequent all-stops trains place Wynyard 12 minutes away, while Hampden Road’s dumpling bars, grocers and evening wine spots bookend the daily commute. A new lift adds step-free access, boosting convenience for prams and bikes.
Northbridge Plaza
Woolworths, Bakers Delight and Harris Farm anchor this boutique plaza, which serves gourmet essentials without the Chatswood crowds. Free undercover parking and leafy cafés make it a go-to Saturday stop for Lower North Shore households.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Whether cycling the dedicated path to work, climbing the arch for sweeping views or simply glimpsing the steel span from local balconies, the Bridge remains a daily reminder that the world-class harbour is only minutes away.
Lane Cove River
Kayakers paddle through morning mist, bushwalkers tackle the Great North Walk and families barbeque beside the water at Blackman Park. Living close means mid-week nature fixes without leaving Sydney’s city limits.
Middle Harbour
Sheltered coves, sailing clubs and foreshore eateries define Middle Harbour’s relaxed vibe. Residents launch paddleboards at dawn, then brunch at Spit Marina or take the dogs across the suspension bridge into Garigal National Park.