Dulwich Hill vs Lewisham
The verdict
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.55M in Dulwich Hill. Lewisham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dulwich Hill rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Lewisham).
Scores
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 97 | 99 |
| Education | 87 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,046 | 4,060 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,095 | $2,405 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 67.0% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Dulwich Hill Moderate Growth · Lewisham Moderate Growth
Property
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | $964K | $798K |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 197 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 135 | 246 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 320 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,161 | 5,468 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dulwich Hill · Lewisham
Transport
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 7 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 220 m |
Liveability
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,046 | 4,060 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,647 | 4,234 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,150 | 5,246 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Dulwich Hill has the higher residential safety score (Dulwich Hill 66/100 vs Lewisham 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Dulwich Hill and Lewisham have similar average school ICSEA scores (1084 and 1084).
Which has better public transport, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Lewisham has the higher transport score (Dulwich Hill 97/100 vs Lewisham 99/100).
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