Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Dulwich Hill scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.
| Dulwich Hill | Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 51 | 62 |
| Safety | 47 | 22 |
| Wealth | 39 | 58 |
| Value | 62 | 71 |
| Parks | 60 | 66 |
| Cafés | 66 | 57 |
| Transit | 58 | 92 |
| Green space | 46 | 53 |
| Active & healthy | 45 | 59 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 78 | 88 |
| Median rent | $470/wk | $520/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,480,000 | $2,319,000 |
| Population | 14,046 | 4,060 |
| Full profile | Dulwich Hill in full | Lewisham in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Dulwich Hill scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Lewisham has the lower median house price of the two ($2,319,000 vs $2,480,000).
Dulwich Hill scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Dulwich Hill or Lewisham.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →