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, as of August 2025, stands at around 7,999 people, reflecting a 1,494 person increase since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 23.0% rise from the previous figure of 6,505 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 7,779 residents as of June 2024 and an additional 496 validated new addresses since the census date. This results in a population density ratio of 94 persons per square kilometer. Lewiston-Two Wells' growth exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 79.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all demographic factors being positive influences.

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, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Lewiston-Two Wells in the top 10% of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 4,180 persons, recording a total gain of 49.5% over the 17-year period.

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 development approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces this data on a financial year basis, totaling 910 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 26 in FY-26. On average, around 1.9 new residents have been arriving per new home each year over the past five financial years. This indicates a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $400,000. In FY-26, $11.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Lewiston-Two Wells has seen 87.0% more new home approvals per capita, providing buyers with greater choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. This level is significantly above the national average, reflecting strong developer interest in the area.

All recent developments have consisted of detached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking spacious homes. With approximately 53 people per dwelling approval, Lewiston-Two Wells exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Projections indicate that by 2041, Lewiston-Two Wells will add around 3,960 residents. Current construction levels suggest that housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond 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 the 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 those expected to have the most relevance.

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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 consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 2.9% and an 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 rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate is 66.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.5% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force grew by 1.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.1%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 estimate 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation 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 ATO data released on 30 June 2022, Lewiston - Two Wells had a median income among taxpayers of $52,483 and an average income of $60,698. These figures are below the national averages of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $58,167 and $67,272 respectively. Census 2021 income data shows that Lewiston - Two Wells has household, family, and personal incomes at the 53rd percentile nationally. The largest income segment in Lewiston - Two Wells is 42.2%, with residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,375 residents). This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% of residents fall within this income range. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses. Lewiston - Two Wells' 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

Lewiston - Two Wells' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings, compared to Adelaide metro's 86.9% houses and 13.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lewiston - Two Wells was at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.7% and rented ones at 8.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,500. Median weekly rent in Lewiston - Two Wells was $300, slightly above Adelaide metro's $290. Nationally, Lewiston - Two Wells' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,700 compared to 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households making up 2.5%. 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 has university qualification rates of 9.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity 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 - advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 34.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes Two Wells Primary School and Xavier College - Two Wells Campus, serving a total of 223 students. Lewiston - Two Wells has varied educational conditions, with a mix including 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, please 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 various age groups but notably higher among older cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~3,999 people) have 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, compared to 62.3% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 12.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,007 people), lower than the 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to present challenges.

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 had a cultural diversity index below average, with 86.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.7% being citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Lewiston-Two Wells as of 2016, accounting for 38.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism, which had no representation regionally, comprised 0.1% of Lewiston-Two Wells' population.

In terms of ancestry, Australians were the largest group at 32.7%, followed by English at 32.3%, and Scottish at 6.3%. Dutch representation was notably higher in Lewiston-Two Wells at 1.8% compared to 1.5% regionally, while German and Italian groups showed lower representation at 4.9% (vs 6.7%) and 5.0% (vs 3.2%), respectively.

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

The median age in Lewiston-Two Wells was 37 years as of the 2021 Census, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age cohort was notably over-represented locally at 13.5%, while those aged 75-84 were under-represented at 4.2%. Post-Census data showed the area had become younger, with median age dropping from 38 to 37 years between Census periods. The 35-44 age group grew from 12.2% to 13.9%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.8% to 13.3% and the 55-64 group dropped from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, Lewiston-Two Wells is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 5-14 age group expected to grow by 57%, reaching 1,687 people from 1,076.