Lewisham, Tasmania

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 north-east of the town of Hobart. The 2021 census determined a population of 799 for the locality of Lewisham.

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.

Road infrastructure

The C340 route runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.