Lewisham

20.4violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

83 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 4,060 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 75% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 7.4 · Property 13.1 · Domestic assault 2.5 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$725median weekly rent

Lower rent than 60% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $600 · 2 bed $790 · 3 bed $1,075 · House $1,088 · Flat $675

Median sale price $1,248,000 (DCJ).

Median age 34. 47% of households rent. 30% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2049, Jun 2026 quarter.

100% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 93% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Lewisham Station (Rail), Petersham Station (Rail), Summer Hill Station (Rail), Arlington Light Rail (Light rail), Lewisham West Light Rail (Light rail), Marion Light Rail (Light rail), Taverners Hill Light Rail (Light rail), Waratah Mills Light Rail (Light rail).

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

62%born in Australia

Higher share born in Australia than 52% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 28%, Australian 26%, Irish 14%.

Most common language other than English: Mandarin.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.