Lewisham, Tasmania Explained

Type:suburb
Lewisham
State:tas
Postcode:7173
Region:Sorell and surrounds
Location1:Hobart
Dist1:35
Dir1:NE
Lga:Sorell
Stategov:Lyons
Fedgov:Lyons
Near-Nw:Forcett
Near-N:Forcett
Near-Ne:Forcett
Near-W:Pitt Water
Near-E:Forcett
Near-Sw:Pitt Water
Near-S:Dodges Ferry
Near-Se:Forcett

Lewisham is a locality and suburb in the local government area of Sorell, in the Sorell and surrounds region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of Hobart. The 2021 census determined a population of 799 for the locality of Lewisham.[1]

History

The locality is named for the family of Arndell Lewis, an Australian politician. It was proclaimed as a town in 1957, and changed to a suburb/locality in 1988. The shore of Pitt Water forms the western and south-western boundaries.[2]

Road infrastructure

The C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021 Census Quick Stats Lewisham (Tas.) . . Australian Bureau of Statistics . 29 May 2024 .
  2. Web site: Placenames Tasmania - Lewisham . . Placenames Tasmania . 4 Jan 2019 . Search, enter 11680R, Search, select row, show Details.
  3. Web site: Tasmanian Road Route Codes . https://web.archive.org/web/20170801112712/http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Route%20Descriptions%20V3.6.pdf . dead . 2017-08-01 . . May 2017 . Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment . 4 Jan 2019 .