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]
| Lewisham Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Lewisham | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E / 42.8288°S 147.6127°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 | ||||||||||||||
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History
editThe 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
editThe C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.[5]
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lewisham (Tas.) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Lewisham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "2021 Census Quick Stats Lewisham (Tas.)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Lewisham". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 11680R, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "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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