Dulwich Hill vs Lewisham
The verdict
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.51M 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 | $2.51M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | $949K | $813K |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $885 | $866 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 36 |
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 | 327 | 345 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,724 | 6,108 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,063 |
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 $2.51M.
Which has better schools, Dulwich Hill or Lewisham?
Dulwich Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Dulwich Hill 1083 vs Lewisham 1063; national average 1000).
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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