Lewisham, Tasmania

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Lewisham
Tasmania
Lewisham is located in Tasmania
Lewisham
Lewisham
Coordinates42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E / 42.8288°S 147.6127°E / -42.8288; 147.6127Coordinates: 42°49′44″S 147°36′46″E / 42.8288°S 147.6127°E / -42.8288; 147.6127
Population691 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7173
Location35 km (22 mi) NE of Hobart
LGA(s)Sorell
RegionSorell and surrounds
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Lewisham:
Forcett Forcett Forcett
Pitt Water Lewisham Forcett
Pitt Water Dodges Ferry Forcett

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]

History[]

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[]

The C340 route (Lewisham Scenic Drive) runs south from the Arthur Highway through the locality, providing access to other localities.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Lewisham (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  2. ^ Google (4 January 2019). "Lewisham, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Lewisham". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 4 January 2019. Search, enter 11680R, Search, select row, show Details
  4. ^ "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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