Lewisham, Tasmania

Suburb of Sorell, Tasmania, Australia
42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E / 42.8288°S 147.6127°E / -42.8288; 147.6127Population799 (SAL 2021)[1]Postcode(s)7173Location35 km (22 mi) NE of HobartLGA(s)SorellRegionSorell and surroundsState electorate(s)LyonsFederal 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. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Google (4 January 2019). "Lewisham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.


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