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Suburb Overview

Lewisham is a suburb in the inner west of Sydney and is primarily a residential area with Victorian style terraces and free-standing houses with medium density housing under development.

Distance from CBD & Transport

Lewisham is located 8 km's south west of the Sydney CBD and is serviced by State Transit Authority buses and Lewisham Railway Station.

Demographics

30 - 39 years is the predominant age group and households comprised of 57.2% family, 30.8% lone person and 6.6% groups.

Dwelling Types

33.5% apartments, 14.9% semi/terrace, 50.8% separate houses and 0.4% other.

Schools Education & Institutions

Home to Christian Brothers High School, Lewisham Primary School and St Thomas Becket Primary School.

Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Most of the restaurants are in nearby Petersham but there is a great meal at the Lewisham Hotel. There are cafes in nearby Petersham and Dulwich Hill. There are a few local convenience stores with shopping complexes in Leichhardt and nearby Marrickville Metro.

History

Lewisham took its name in 1834 from the estate of Joshua Frey Josephson, a German-born businessman who would later become mayor of Sydney. The estate was named it after the London borough of Lewisham, which means Leofsa's village or manor.  Lewisham is notable in railway history as the termination point for the first train journey in the NSW colony in 1855, although the Lewisham railway station was not built until 1885.

Surrounding Suburbs

Dulwich Hill, Leichhardt, Petersham, Summer Hill

Disclaimer

The information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The information is compiled from a variety of sources including Australian Bureau of Statistics. Copyright in ABS data resides with Commonwealth of Australia. www.abs.gov.au

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