Mount Lewis Sydney, New South Wales
Mount Lewis Reserve
Postcode:	2200
Location:	18 km (11 mi) from CBD
LGA:	City of Bankstown
State District:	Bankstown
Federal Division:	Blaxland
Suburbs around Mount Lewis: Greenacre Greenacre Greenacre Bankstown Mount Lewis Punchbowl Bankstown Punchbowl Punchbowl

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Mount Lewis is a small suburb, in south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mount Lewis is located 18 km south west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Bankstown. The postcode is 2200, which is shared by the neighbouring suburb of Bankstown.

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.¹ Thomas Collins acquired 50 acres (200,000 m²) of land in 1934/35.²

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.

References

External links

• Mount Lewis, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°54′54″S 151°03′04″E / 33.915°S 151.051°E / -33.915; 151.051Coordinates: 33°54′54″S 151°03′04″E / 33.915°S 151.051°E / -33.915; 151.051

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