Lewisham is a locality and suburb of [Sorell] 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 2016 census determined a population of 691 for the state suburb of Lewisham.[1]
Lewisham Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Lewisham | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 691 (2016 census)[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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The locality is named for the family of Dr 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.[3]
The C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.[4]
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