Mount Lewis, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Lewis Sydney, New South Wales
Mount Lewis Reserve
Mount Lewis Location in New South Wales
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
Suburbs around Mount Lewis: Greenacre Greenacre Greenacre Bankstown Mount Lewis Punchbowl Bankstown Punchbowl Punchbowl

Mount Lewis, a suburb of local government area City of Canterbury-Bankstown, is 18 km south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is a part of the South-western Sydney region.

History

Mount Lewis takes its name from the highest point in the district at Mount Lewis Reserve on Wattle Street. The origin of the name is unclear but it reflects the height which provides good views west towards the Bankstown CBD, south towards Canterbury Road and east towards the Sydney CBD skyline. Thomas Collins acquired 50 acres (200,000 m²) of land in 1834–35.

Commercial area

Mount Lewis is a mostly residential suburb with a few shops and commercial developments located on Wattle Street. Mount Lewis Bowling Club is located on Waterloo Road.

Schools

Mount Lewis has an infants school on Noble Avenue. The school is a K-2 school and is part of the Early Action for Success program.