Lewisham at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,060
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Lewisham.
The postcode for Lewisham is 2049 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lewisham (2049) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Lewisham has roughly 4,060 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lewisham scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lewisham's population at 4,060, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 31% lone person).
Population
4,060
Median age
34
Family households
59%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
4,060
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
248
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lewisham.
Local schools for Lewisham
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Government School Catchment
Lewisham Public School
Petersham Public School
NSW School of Languages
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lewisham.
- What is the Lewisham postcode?
- Lewisham is in the 2049 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Lewisham?
- Lewisham is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2049. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lewisham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Lewisham?
- There are 20 schools serving Lewisham on this page, including Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham, Lewisham Public School, The John Berne School.
- How walkable is Lewisham?
- Lewisham has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lewisham?
- Lewisham is close to Summer Hill, Summer Hill, Petersham, Petersham North, Dulwich Hill.
- What is the population of Lewisham?
- The population of Lewisham is approximately 4,060 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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