Mount Lewis, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount LewisSydney, New South Wales |
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Mount Lewis Reserve
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 Mount Lewis
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 1,195 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2190 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 18 km (11 mi) SW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canterbury-Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Watson | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Lewis is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 18 kilometers (around 11 miles) southwest of the main city center, known as the Sydney CBD. This area is part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and is found in the South-western Sydney region.
A Look Back at Mount Lewis
Mount Lewis gets its name from the highest spot in the area, which is Mount Lewis Reserve on Wattle Street. We are not totally sure where the name "Lewis" came from. However, this high point offers great views! You can see west towards the Bankstown city center. You can also look south towards Canterbury Road. And you can see east towards the tall buildings of the Sydney CBD skyline. In 1834 or 1835, a person named Thomas Collins bought about 50 acres (20 hectares) of land here.
Shops and Fun Places
Mount Lewis is mostly a place where people live. But it also has some shops and businesses. You can find these on Wattle Street. The Mount Lewis Bowling Club is a place for fun and games. It is located on Waterloo Road.
Learning in Mount Lewis
Mount Lewis has an infants school on Noble Avenue. This school teaches children from Kindergarten to Year 2. It is also part of a special program called "Early Action for Success." This program helps young students learn and grow.
