Lewisham

NSW 2049 · Inner West

4,060 (2021) → 4,234 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,060

Population

$2.25M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Lewisham is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2049, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.25M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lewisham has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.

6.1 km

To Sydney CBD

6.2 km

To coast

$866/wk

Median rent (house)

220 m

To nearest station

Demographics

4,060

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Inner West LGA population (est. 2025)172,783

Median household income (weekly)$2,405

vs NSW median+30.0%

Bachelor degree or higher67.0%

Born in Australia62.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse480 / 956 / 221

Top countries of birth: China (4.14%), England (3.67%), New Zealand (2.19%), Italy (1.65%), Philippines (1.21%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.19%), Cantonese (2.78%), Greek (2.09%), Italian (2%), Portuguese (1.48%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.25M

Median house (2025)

$813K-15.9%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$866 / $650 wk

Rental yield (house)2.0%

Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling197/100k

Steal from dwelling246/100k

Motor vehicle theft246/100k

Domestic assault345/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 248 (all categories, latest year)6,108 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

374

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
Eileen O'Connor Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1059
Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · IndependentICSEA 1032
The John Berne SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 980

Nearby (within 10km)

NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 0.3km
Fort Street High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1178
Kegworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1121
Summer Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1155
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1085
Wilkins Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1121
Taverners Hill Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1087
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1139
Dulwich Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1110
Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1146
Marrickville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1059
St Maroun's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1051

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

2Light rail

13Bus

CBD commute (est.)20 min (train)

Peak train frequency108/hr

Nearest train stationLewisham (220 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

470 in suburbSupermarkets

1432 in suburbCafes/Rest.

775 in suburbParks

352 in suburbPlaygrounds

153Pools

321 in suburbGyms

32 in suburbDog parks

330 in suburbGPs

230 in suburbPharmacies

290 in suburbChildcare

80 in suburbLibraries

2461 in suburbSports fields

7Vets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (6.4 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital (3.3 km)

Nearest vet610 m

Nearest airportSydney (6.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.05%

Projected population 20415,246

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Inner West

Petersham$2.21M97transport Summer Hill (Inner West)$3.18M97transport Dulwich Hill$2.64M97transport Leichhardt$1.96M93transport Marrickville$2.10M97transport Haberfield$2.54M83transport

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Frequently asked questions about Lewisham

Is Lewisham safe?

Lewisham has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,108 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lewisham?

In Lewisham, the median house price is $2.25M and the median unit price is $813K. Median weekly house rent is $866.

How far is Lewisham from Sydney CBD?

Lewisham is about 6.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Lewisham?

Lewisham has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1063 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Lewisham?

Lewisham has a transport score of 99/100, including 1 train station and 13 bus stops.