Lewisham
TAS 7173 · Sorell
799 (2021) → 843 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lewisham is a high growth suburb in Sorell, TAS 7173, about 24km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Lewisham are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 29/100, and is right by the coast. Lewisham has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.63%), New Zealand (1.63%), Scotland (0.75%), Malaysia (0.63%), Netherlands (0.5%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.5%), Thai (0.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dodges Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 974
- Sorell SchoolCombined · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 935
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Sorell Campus)Secondary · Independent · 6.4km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lewisham
How far is Lewisham from Hobart CBD?
Lewisham is about 24.1 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lewisham?
Lewisham has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lewisham?
Lewisham has a transport score of 29/100 and 7 bus stops.