Lewisham, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E / 42.8288°S 147.6127°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | Sorell and surrounds | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 799 (SAL 2021)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7173 | ||||||||||||
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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.[3] The 2021 census determined a population of 799 for the locality of Lewisham.[4]
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.[5]
Road infrastructure
The C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.[6]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lewisham (Tas.) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ 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.