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 / 42.8288°S 147.6127°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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History edit
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]
Road infrastructure edit
The C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Lewisham (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Google (4 January 2019). "Lewisham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "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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