Lewisham vs Petersham
The verdict
Petersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.18M versus $2.25M in Lewisham. Petersham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 20 min). On the separate residential safety score, Petersham rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Lewisham).
Scores
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 99 | 97 |
| Education | 88 | 89 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,060 | 8,200 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,405 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.0% | 64.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 67.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Lewisham Moderate Growth · Petersham Moderate Growth
Property
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $2.18M |
| Median unit price | $813K | $883K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $866 | $866 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 246 | 98 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 345 | 305 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,108 | 5,744 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,063 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lewisham · Petersham
Transport
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 220 m | 80 m |
Liveability
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 37 |
| Parks | 5 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.1 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Lewisham | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,060 | 8,200 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,234 | 8,670 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,246 | 9,384 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lewisham or Petersham?
Petersham has the higher residential safety score (Lewisham 59/100 vs Petersham 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Lewisham or Petersham?
Petersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.18M versus $2.25M.
Which has better schools, Lewisham or Petersham?
Petersham has a higher average school ICSEA (Lewisham 1063 vs Petersham 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lewisham or Petersham?
Lewisham has the higher transport score (Lewisham 99/100 vs Petersham 97/100).
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