Lewiston - Two Wells
Statistical Area - sa2

Lewiston - Two Wells lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Lewiston-Two Wells' population is around 8,008 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from 6,505 in the 2021 Census to 7,779 by June 2024, with a further rise due to validated new addresses since then. The population density is around 94 persons per square kilometer. Lewiston-Two Wells' growth of 23.1% since the 2021 census exceeds the state's 7.1%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 79.1% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Lewiston-Two Wells in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 4,180 persons, recording a gain of 49.3% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Lewiston - Two Wells was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Lewiston-Two Wells has received approximately 182 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals 910 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 46 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period.

The market balance supports stable conditions with new homes valued at an average of $233,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals reached $11.5 million. Lewiston-Two Wells records 87.0% more new home approvals per person compared to Greater Adelaide. The area has seen a slowdown in building activity in recent years but maintains robust developer interest with detached dwellings comprising all recent developments. With around 53 people per dwelling approval, the area shows growth characteristics.

Future projections estimate an addition of 3,951 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current forecasts.

Lewiston - Two Wells has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Virginia Township Expansion, Two Wells Town Centre, Two Wells Main Street Masterplan, and Two Wells Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade. The following list details the most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis places Lewiston - Two Wells well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Lewiston - Two Wells has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% and estimated employment growth of 1.5% in the past year.

As of June 2025, 4,165 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 66.4%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.5% compared to the regional average of 17.7%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force grew by 1.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment marginally increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lewiston - Two Wells' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Lewiston - Two Wells had a median income among taxpayers of $52,483 with the average level standing at $60,698. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $59,217 (median) and $68,486 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Lewiston - Two Wells cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The data shows the largest segment comprises 42.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,379 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Lewiston - Two Wells is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Lewiston - Two Wells, as per the latest Census evaluation, 99.6% of dwellings were houses while 0.4% comprised other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's dwelling structure which was 86.9% houses and 13.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lewiston - Two Wells stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged properties at 65.7% and rented dwellings at 8.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,700, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,500. Weekly rent median was recorded at $300 compared to Adelaide metro's $290. Nationally, Lewiston - Two Wells' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Lewiston - Two Wells features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.0% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Lewiston - Two Wells faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 6.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (34.1%).

Educational participation is high at 27.5%, comprising primary education (11.4%), secondary education (8.1%), and tertiary education (2.8%). Two Wells Primary School and Xavier College - Two Wells Campus serve 223 students collectively. The area has varied educational conditions, with one primary school and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 2.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.0, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Lewiston - Two Wells is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Lewiston - Two Wells faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older adults. Approximately half of its total population (~4,004 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 9.9% and 9.3% of residents respectively. 66.2% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 62.3%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.6% (1,008 people) compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the specific challenges they face.

Lewiston - Two Wells ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lewiston-Two Wells was found to have low cultural diversity, with 86.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.7% being citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, comprising 38.7% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0.0% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (32.7%), English (32.3%), and Scottish (6.3%) are the top groups. Notably, Dutch (1.8%) and German (4.9%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.5% and 6.7%, respectively, while Italian (5.0%) is also slightly higher than the regional average of 3.2%.

Lewiston - Two Wells's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Lewiston-Two Wells as of 2021 is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age cohort is over-represented locally at 13.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 4.2%. Post-census data shows a decrease in median age from 38 years to 37 years between 2021 and the previous census. The 35-44 age group has grown from 12.2% to 13.9% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 15.8% to 13.3%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, Lewiston-Two Wells is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 5-14 age group expected to grow by 57%, reaching 1,687 people from 1,077.