Lewisham vs Summer Hill (Inner West)
The verdict
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.54M in Summer Hill (Inner West). Lewisham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Summer Hill (Inner West) rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Lewisham).
Scores
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 97 |
| Education | 88 | 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
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,060 | 7,288 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,405 | $2,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.0% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Lewisham Moderate Growth · Summer Hill (Inner West) Stable
Property
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $2.54M |
| Median unit price | $798K | $991K |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | -0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $870 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 246 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 345 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,468 | 3,430 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,157 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lewisham · Summer Hill (Inner West)
Transport
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 220 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 22 |
| Parks | 5 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.1 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lewisham | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,060 | 7,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,234 | 7,557 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,246 | 7,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lewisham or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has the higher residential safety score (Lewisham 59/100 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Lewisham or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Lewisham is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $2.54M.
Which has better schools, Lewisham or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a higher average school ICSEA (Lewisham 1084 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 1157; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lewisham or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Lewisham has the higher transport score (Lewisham 99/100 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 97/100).
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