Lane Cove is nine kilometres north-west of the CBD, it's a desirable, family oriented suburb well serviced by schools, shops, medical and dental services, recreational facilities and public transport. Lane Cove occupies a peninsula on the northern side of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), at the opening of the Lane Cove River. It is adjacent to the Lower North Shore suburbs of Riverview, Longueville, Willoughby and Artarmon. The regional administrative and shopping hub of Chatswood is located 2.5 kilometres away.