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Lewiston - Two Wells has an estimated 8,418 residents, up from 6,505 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,913 people, or 29.4%. Growth has averaged 5.3% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 585 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 75.7% of that increase. Density is about 100 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Lewiston - Two Wells stands at approximately 8,418 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,913 people (29.4%) from the 6,505 inhabitants recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 8,178, combined with 585 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region currently has a density of 99 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment with capacity for future expansion. The 29.4% expansion rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the state growth of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
Although natural increase and overseas migration both played positive roles, the main driver of this expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 75.7% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a base, are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data or for periods after 2032, population projections by age from the SA State Government's 2023 release (using 2021 data) are utilized, applying weighted aggregation to translate LGA figures to the SA2 level. Future trends point to exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with the population projected to rise by 3,945 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 44.0% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
910 new dwellings have been approved in Lewiston - Two Wells over the past five years, an average of 182 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 127 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 97, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 182 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Lewiston - Two Wells, amounting to 910 new homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 89 approvals registered. An average increase of 2 new residents per built home was recorded between FY-21 and FY-25, which points to a steady demand that helps sustain property values. The expected construction cost of these new homes averages $233,000, which aligns with development trends in the broader region. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $11.5 million have been registered in the current financial year, showing a moderate rate of business-related construction.
Lewiston - Two Wells registers 82.0% more new residential building approvals per resident than Greater Adelaide, providing purchasers with more options, even though the pace of construction has slowed lately. This volume remains well above the national average, showing strong developer interest. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the low-density landscape and emphasizing family residences designed for spacious living. With roughly 56 individuals for each residential approval, the area displays key attributes of a developing growth corridor. Long-term forecasts indicate that Lewiston - Two Wells will add 3,702 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. The current volume of home construction is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting growth that outpaces these predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lewiston - Two Wells
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lewiston - Two Wells, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34 billion. 55 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development works represent major influences on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 9 projects that are expected to impact the local community. The key initiatives include the Virginia Township Expansion, the Two Wells Town Centre, the Two Wells Main Street Masterplan, and the Two Wells Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade, with the main projects outlined in the list below.
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Two Wells Town Centre
Leyton Property, with Adelaide Plains Council, is delivering a new mixed-use retail and community town centre on an 8 hectare site in Two Wells. The precinct is planned to include a full-line 3500 sqm Drakes supermarket, specialty retail, healthcare, hospitality, convenience retail, community services, landscaped open space, pedestrian links and a town square. Stage 1 has planning consent, while construction is now indicatively targeted to begin in late 2026, subject to infrastructure arrangements. Completion is planned in stages from 2027 to 2030.
Grevillea Grove
A small residential development with only 30 homes on generously proportioned blocks.
Two Wells Main Street Masterplan
A project to revitalise the main street of Two Wells through urban design projects, including renewing the public realm, improving accessibility, and undergrounding powerlines.
Liberty Two Wells
A residential development offering house and land packages in a rural setting with over 6 hectares of parks and reserves.
Two Wells Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade
A $10 million investment to upgrade facilities and replace outdated buildings at Two Wells Primary School.
Eden Two Wells
A residential community with larger allotments, now sold out. It was developed by Land Australia.
Riverlea Estate (Buckland Park Township)
South Australia's largest master-planned community, covering 1,340ha and planned to deliver 12,000 homes for over 40,000 residents. As of May 2026, The Palms Shopping Village is in final fit-out for a mid-2026 opening, including a Coles supermarket and 25 specialty stores. Xavier College construction has reached Level 3, tracking for a Term 1 2027 opening. Civil works are active across multiple stages with settlements for several new precincts scheduled for mid-to-late 2026.
Riverlea
Riverlea is a 3 billion masterplanned community in Adelaide's north delivering 12,000 homes for up to 40,000 residents. The project features 450 hectares of open space, 40 hectares of waterways and lakes, retail centres, and new schools including Xavier College.
4,285 residents of Lewiston - Two Wells are employed, from a labour force of 4,423. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,158, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The labor force of Lewiston - Two Wells is balanced between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with the construction sector showing notable local representation. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%, and job growth reached 0.7% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 4,285 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 0.7% lower than the 3.8% recorded in Greater Adelaide. Participation in the workforce is overall comparable to the Greater Adelaide level of 66.6%. The Census recorded that a low 7.8% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The construction sector shows a high concentration, employing a share of the workforce that is 1.6 times the regional rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents 12.5% of local employment, compared to a wider regional average of 17.7%. Comparing the count of local working residents to local jobs indicates that the area offers a limited number of local employment positions. According to SALM and ABS statistics analyzed by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 0.7% and the labor force grew by 1.0% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Lewiston - Two Wells. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these national sector forecasts to the local industry mix suggests that employment in Lewiston - Two Wells will grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lewiston - Two Wells is $1,908 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $791 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,241 a year against an average of $63,811. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on the postcode level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Lewiston - Two Wells SA2 had a median income of $55,241 and an average income of $63,811. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $60,859 for median income and $70,301 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in the area sit around the 53rd percentile nationally.
The largest income band contains 42.2% of residents (3,552 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where 31.8% fall into this bracket. Residents retain 85.1% of their income for non-housing costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lewiston - Two Wells had 2,191 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 66% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 15.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Lewiston - Two Wells consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwelling types like apartments or semi-detached properties, compared to Adelaide metro where houses make up 75.2% and other formats account for 24.9%. Home ownership without a mortgage stood at 25.6%, which is lower than the Adelaide metro average, with 65.7% of homes mortgaged and 8.7% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $300 was lower than the Adelaide metro average of $320.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Lewiston - Two Wells are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lewiston - Two Wells counted 2,191 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,835 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.0%, consisting of couples with children at 40.7%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parents at 9.5%. Non-family households account for 19.0% of the total, with lone person households representing 16.5% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.3% of adults in Lewiston - Two Wells hold a university qualification, including 6.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 34.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 927 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes in the area show that university graduation rates are relatively low, with 9.3% of residents holding a degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, consisting of 8.7% with advanced diplomas and 34.1% with certificates. Enrolment in education is high, with 27.5% of the population participating in formal study. This comprises 11.4% in primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 2.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Lewiston - Two Wells means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.2% of residents in Lewiston - Two Wells report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The general health of Lewiston - Two Wells residents is positive, with mortality rates and illness trends matching national figures. Although the occurrence of common health issues is low in the general population, it increases among older, high-risk groups. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~4,251 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.9% and 9.3% of residents respectively, while 66.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population has some health challenges, with higher rates of chronic conditions. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 12.6% of the population (1,056 people), which is below the Greater Adelaide level of 19.2%. Senior health presents some challenges, though it ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lewiston - Two Wells is largely Australian-born, at 86.3% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (32.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lewiston - Two Wells is below average, with 86.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 38.7% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population, matching the 0.1% average across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Lewiston - Two Wells are Australian at 32.7% (compared to 22.8% regionally), English at 32.3%, and Scottish at 6.3%. There are minor differences in other ethnic heritages, with Dutch ancestry slightly higher at 1.8% (compared to 1.2% regionally), German ancestry at 4.9% (compared to 5.1%), and Italian ancestry at 5.0% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lewiston - Two Wells is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 years in Lewiston - Two Wells is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 13.5%, while seniors aged 75 - 84 are underrepresented at 4.0%. Data since the 2021 Census shows the local population has grown younger, with the median age falling 1.2 years from 38 to 37. Key shifts include the 35 to 44 age bracket growing from 12.2% to 14.2%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket increasing from 13.2% to 14.6%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 15.8% to 12.5%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.3% to 13.3%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to change significantly, led by a 54% increase (572 people) in the 45 to 54 cohort, which will grow from 1,053 to 1,626.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lewiston - Two Wells
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 585 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,505 at the 2021 Census → 8,418 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (402011027). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.