Lewisham, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lewisham, in the Inner West Council local government area.
| Locality | Lewisham |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inner West Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.89537 |
| Longitude | 151.14646 |
| Population | 3,113 |
| Density | 4941.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 2049 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km west-southwest |
Lewisham is a locality in the Inner West Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,113. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km², giving a population density of about 4941.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west-southwest of Sydney. Lewisham is located at 33.8954°S, 151.1465°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2049.
Lewisham unfolds as a quiet suburb, its streets lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows on neat lawns and modest brick homes. It lies 2.0 km north-north-west of Marrickville, NSW (from Marrickville, NSW: bearing 338°T), and is situated 6.6 km west-south-west of Sydney. The terrain here is gently sloping, a subtle rise from the broader floodplain of the Cooks River, with a character that feels deeply suburban, a place where the rhythm of lawnmowers and distant traffic forms the daily soundtrack. In the late afternoon, the western sky often bleeds into hues of apricot and rose, a soft light that softens the edges of the rooftops and lends a particular, almost nostalgic, beauty to the everyday. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a reminder of the natural world that still holds sway, even within this built environment.
Historically, the land that now constitutes Lewisham was part of a broader agricultural district, its early development intertwined with the expansion of Sydney and the need for accessible residential areas. The establishment of the railway line in the late 19th century was a pivotal moment, transforming this semi-rural locale into a more connected suburb, fostering the growth of shops and services that catered to a burgeoning population. While heavy industry has largely receded, the echoes of its presence can still be felt in the older factory buildings that remain, now often repurposed for light commercial use or creative studios. The local economy today is a mosaic of small businesses, from independent grocers and bakeries to professional services, reflecting a community that values local enterprise and a sense of neighbourly connection. The proximity to larger centres, coupled with its own established amenities, gives Lewisham a distinct, self-contained feel, a place where people have put down roots and the passage of time is marked by the slow growth of gardens and the enduring character of its streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lewisham, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lewisham, in the Inner West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lewisham includes the postcode (2049), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inner West Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lewisham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |