Lewisham NSW 2049 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Lewisham is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2049). The median sale price is $951k (+19% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $670/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.7%. It has a population of about 4,060 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,200,000 |
| 2022 | $1,159,500 |
| 2023 | $1,006,750 |
| 2024 | $900,000 |
| 2025 | $960,000 |
| 2026 | $951,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $600 |
| 2-bedroom | $780 |
| 3-bedroom | $870 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (67% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 4,060
- Median age: 34
- Median weekly household income: $2,405
- Average household size: 2.2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1143 · 99th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1169 · 100th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Lewisham
- Petersham Public School · Primary School
- Lewisham Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Lewisham Station (train), about 0.2 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,310,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Lewisham?
The median sale price in Lewisham NSW 2049 is $951,000, up 19% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Lewisham?
The median weekly rent in Lewisham (postcode 2049) is $670 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Lewisham?
The estimated gross rental yield in Lewisham is about 3.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Lewisham?
Schools located in Lewisham include Petersham Public School, Lewisham Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Dulwich Hill 2203
- Leichhardt 2040
- Petersham 2049
- Summer Hill 2130
- Haberfield 2045
- Marrickville 2204
- Stanmore 2048
- Ashfield 2131
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.