Median house price
$2.32M
+6.9% change
NSW · Inner West Council
Lewisham, 2049
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,335
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
34
Median income
$2,405/wk
Employment rate
69%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,318,000
Languages at home
25.2%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Lewisham is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Getting around is straightforward, with buses and trains tying neighbouring communities together.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment, plus safety remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lewisham snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $875 · Units $680
Population (ERP)
4,335
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#203
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
35th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 53.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 24% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1757th in Australia
- State rank
- 511th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #203 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #378 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $875
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 292
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,318,000
- Median price change
- +6.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,335(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 58th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +2.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +32
- Change in 5 years
- +99
- Growth rank in NSW
- 58th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,500), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,060
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,405
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 180 of 1,851
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,817
- Employment rate
- 69%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 480 / 221 / 956 (+ 15 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 237
- Against the person
- 54
- Against property
- 119
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 54.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 75 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault39
- Fraud100
- Malicious Damage To Property69
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault36
- Steal From Dwelling38
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 31
- Median school ICSEA (30 schools)
- 1,119
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 1,231 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Eileen O'Connor Catholic CollegeSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 74 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1137 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 232 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- The John Berne SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 45 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Fort Street High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 917 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1092 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 804 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Kegworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 252 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Summer Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1167 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 662 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lewisham Station
- Lewisham Station, Railway Tce
- PDT To P1
- PDT To P2
- PDT Victoria St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
95 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 places of worship · 4 playgrounds · 2 dog parks · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 38 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 38/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.25
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.99
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.23
Food & drink(4)
- Moulin CafeCafe
- Huntsbury HotelPub
125 New Canterbury Road
- The Lewisham HotelPub
794 Parramatta Road, Lewisham
- Gourmet Cake ExpressRestaurant
746 Parramatta Road, Lewisham
Shopping(2)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- Village ConvenienceConvenience store
Community(6)
- Yanada RoomCommunity centre
- Christian Brothers High SchoolSchool
- Eileen O'Connor Catholic CollegeSchool
7 Thomas Street
- Lewisham Public SchoolSchool
Lewisham
- Petersham Public SchoolSchool
25 Hunter Street
- Trinity Grammar School InfantsSchool
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Dog park
- Lewisham West Off-Leash Dog ParkDog park
- Gym
- Park (5)
- Playground (4)
- Sports field
Transport(14)
12 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(29)
- Artwork
- Connected HistoriesArtwork
- Sedimentary Earth CoreArtwork
- Bbq
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Petersham Smash RepairsCar repair
- Compressed Air
- Drinking water (4)
- Garden (6)
- Outdoor Seating (3)
- Parking (2)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- Parking Space (2)
- AmpolPetrol station
- Petrol station
- Maternal Heart of Mary - FSSPPlace of worship
Charlie O'Neil Way, Lewisham
- Saint Thomas BeckettPlace of worship
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Lewisham Aged CareSocial Facility
- OfficeworksStationery
163-181 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham
- Telephone (3)
- Ticket Validator (3)
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket
- Classic TilesYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Maternal Heart of Mary - FSSP
Charlie O'Neil Way, Lewisham
- Saint Thomas Beckett
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Rehab Private Petersham (0.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 73
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 21 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah34 VICTORIA STREET LEWISHAM 2049Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision21 MCGILL STREET LEWISHAM 2049Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 MORTON AVENUE LEWISHAM 2049Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 MORTON AVENUE LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 VERNON STREET LEWISHAM 2049Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 RAILWAY TERRACE LEWISHAM 2049Withdrawn
May 2026
- Boarding house; Pub; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation127 NEW CANTERBURY ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Under Assessment
- Boarding house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 WEST STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 TOOTHILL STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Demolition6 TOOTHILL STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia10 VICTORIA STREET LEWISHAM 2049Withdrawn
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Pub; Erection of a new structure127 NEW CANTERBURY ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space13 JUBILEE STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises752 PARRAMATTA ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure328A NEW CANTERBURY ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 JUBILEE STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Demolition64 VICTORIA STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Subdivision90 OLD CANTERBURY ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Demolition20 VICTORIA STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 CARRINGTON STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Co-living; Residential Accommodation18 MCGILL STREET SUMMER HILL 2130Under Assessment
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 HUNTER STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BARKER STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Demolition6 TOOTHILL STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 VERNON STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 GOULD AVENUE LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 TOOTHILL STREET LEWISHAM 2049Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (external); Pathways and paving; Swimming pool32 Victoria St., Lewisham. 2049/ DP 973396Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation101 OLD CANTERBURY ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Storage premises; Community facility1 THOMAS STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 FRED STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (external)9 VERNON STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
May 2025
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2B WEST STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure776 PARRAMATTA ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 DENISON ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 FRED STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
February 2025
- Demolition30 VICTORIA STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 HUNTER STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 THOMAS STREET LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 DENISON ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation5 Victoria St, Lewisham 2049Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation42 GOULD AVENUE LEWISHAM 2049Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)12 GOULD AVENUE LEWISHAM 2049Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 DENISON ROAD LEWISHAM 2049Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Sewer VentThe Boulevarde, LewishamSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grayndler
- Member of Parliament
- Anthony ALBANESE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 125,552
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 19.8%Labor 80.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.3 km away).
Coalition 13.1%Labor 86.9%
6.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LewishamLabor 87.0% · Coalition 12.9% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Summer Hill SouthLabor 89.6% · Coalition 10.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Dulwich HillLabor 85.2% · Coalition 14.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Leichhardt WestLabor 85.9% · Coalition 14.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- PetershamLabor 87.3% · Coalition 12.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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