Side by sideSuburb comparison

Petersham vs Lewisham.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Petersham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Petersham (1110) sits above Lewisham (1108).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Petersham edges out on average school ICSEA (1110 vs 1108).

Common questionsPetersham vs Lewisham

Common questions

Does Petersham or Lewisham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Petersham scores 1110 vs 1108 in Lewisham. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Petersham
Metric
Lewisham

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$520/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
51.0%
Renter occupied
47.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
40
100
Bike score
100
8,200
Population
4,060
36
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1110
Avg ICSEA
1108

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).