Lewisham, Tasmania

Lewisham Tasmania
Lewisham
Coordinates	42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E
Population	799 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	7173
Location	35 km (22 mi) NE of Hobart
LGA(s)	Sorell
Region	Sorell and surrounds
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Suburbs around Lewisham: Forcett Forcett Forcett Pitt Water Lewisham Forcett Pitt Water Dodges Ferry 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 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-east of the town of Hobart.^[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 799 for the locality of Lewisham.^[3]

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.^[4]

Road infrastructure

The C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.^[5]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lewisham (Tas.) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
2. "Lewisham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
3. "2021 Census Quick Stats Lewisham (Tas.)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
4. "Placenames Tasmania - Lewisham". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 11680R, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.