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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2049 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
- Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
- Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · IndependentICSEA 1074
- Eileen O'Connor Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1052
- The John Berne SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 0.4km
- Fort Street High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1176
- Kegworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1117
- Summer Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1167
- Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1092
- Taverners Hill Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1129
- Wilkins Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1135
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1136
- Dulwich Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1099
- Marrickville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1052
- St Maroun's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1051
- Trinity Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1168
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,468 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 $798K. Median weekly house rent is $870.
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 1084 (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.