LEWISHAM
LEWISHAM Property Overview
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About LEWISHAM
Lewisham is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 6.2km from CBD, about 16 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,060 with a density of 6326 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,100,000, above Sydney average; unit median $810,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham has 100.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5862 per 100,000, 0.88x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 28.30%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (26.01%) and Irish (13.84%), Chinese comprises 10.49%, notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Lewisham has a house median of $2,100,000 and unit median of $810,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Lewisham has a crime rate of 5862 per 100,000, which is 0.88x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Casimir Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 55 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.0 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham, 2024 HSC results: 100 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 75.2.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Lewisham has a population of 4,060, with Chinese comprising 10.50%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (28.30%), Aust (26.01%), Irish (13.84%), Chinese (10.49%), Scottish (8.94%).
Lewisham is approximately 6.2km from Sydney CBD, about 18 minutes by car or 16 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line, T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.