Mount Lewis
NSW 2190 • Greater Sydney
About Mount Lewis
Mount Lewis is a compact, quiet suburb in South-western Sydney, located 18 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD within the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. Covering just 0.33 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest suburbs in the region with a population of 1,234 (2021 Census). The suburb takes its name from the highest point in the district at Mount Lewis Reserve on Wattle Street, which provides views west towards Bankstown CBD and east towards the Sydney skyline. Nestled between Bankstown, Greenacre, and Punchbowl, it is a mostly residential area with a mix of older homes and newer developments.
Mount Lewis offers a peaceful residential setting that feels removed from the bustle of nearby Bankstown, despite being just minutes away. The suburb features Mount Lewis Reserve for local recreation and the Mount Lewis Bowling Club on Waterloo Road as a community hub. Mount Lewis Infants School (K-2) serves the youngest local students, while older children attend schools in neighbouring suburbs. A few shops and commercial premises line Wattle Street. Residents appreciate the suburb's affordability, quiet streets, and convenient access to Bankstown's extensive shopping, dining, and transport facilities. It appeals to small families, couples, and first-home buyers seeking value close to amenities.
Mount Lewis falls under postcode 2190 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bankstown electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- SW2 — Southwest Link: Bankstown to Sydenham via Punchbowl 30 min to Sydenham
- 487 — Bankstown to Hurstville 25 min to Hurstville
- 941 — Bankstown to Campsie via Mount Lewis 15 min to Bankstown
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ The former T3 Bankstown Line has been converted to Sydney Metro Southwest, providing faster automated metro services. Punchbowl Station is the nearest metro stop.
Basic errands can be done on foot along Wattle Street. The suburb is small enough to walk across in 10 minutes, and Bankstown's shops and station are within a 15–20 minute walk.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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75 Greenacre Road
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Banksia Road Public School ICSEA 98065 Banksia Rd
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Chullora Public School ICSEA 965Norfolk & Waterloo Rds
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38-40 Shellcote Road
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Greenacre Public School ICSEA 938Waterloo Rd
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80 Waterloo Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Lebanon 259
- 2. Vietnam 38
- 3. Greece 27
- 4. India 15
- 5. China 14
- 6. Pakistan 13
- 7. Egypt 11
- 8. Italy 8
- 9. North Macedonia 7
- 10. Bangladesh 5
- 11. Hong Kong 5
- 12. Fiji 4
- 13. South Korea 4
- 14. Malta 4
- 15. Croatia 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)