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Two Wells has an estimated 4,692 residents, up from 3,233 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,459 people, or 45.1%. Growth has averaged 8.1% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 464 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 108 residents on each 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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Analysis of ABS population figures for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census indicates the suburb of Two Wells has a population estimated at approximately 4,692 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,459 people (45.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,233 individuals. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 4,558, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus another 464 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 107 persons per square kilometer, which offers generous space per resident and potential capacity for additional expansion.
The 45.1% growth rate in the suburb of Two Wells since the 2021 census was higher than the state (7.5%) and Greater Adelaide, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 79.0% of all population increases recently, though other components such as natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, and for any years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government (released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data) are applied, modified via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead at future demographics, the suburb of Two Wells is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of areas nationwide, with an estimated rise of 2,534 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level projections, which represents a total increase of 51.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
722 new dwellings have been approved in Two Wells over the past five years, an average of 144 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 31 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 130 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS residential building approvals mapped from statistical areas, the suburb of Two Wells has averaged approximately 144 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 722 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 68 to date in FY-26. Featuring an average of 2 new residents annually per dwelling during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), which points to robust demand that supports local housing values, new dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $400,000, indicating developers are focusing on the higher-end premium market tier.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $8.2 million during the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential. Relative to Greater Adelaide, building approvals on a per capita basis in the suburb of Two Wells are 182.0% higher, offering more options for purchasers, even though local building trends have slowed down recently. This level of activity is considerably above the national benchmark, demonstrating that developers have high confidence in this destination. Furthermore, recent residential development has consisted entirely of detached homes, preserving the low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on standalone houses that appeal to buyers looking for space. With approximately 34 people per approval, the suburb of Two Wells demonstrates the characteristics of a growing district. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Two Wells will add 2,400 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction continues, the supply of new housing is set to easily satisfy this demand, creating favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially helping to propel growth beyond the current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around 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 Two Wells, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.2 billion. 21 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to affect this locality. Key developments include the Two Wells Town Centre, Two Wells Main Street Masterplan, Grevillea Grove, and the Two Wells Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade, with the following list outlining the most relevant items.
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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
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.
Riverlea Masterplanned Community
South Australia's largest masterplanned community in Buckland Park, planned for 15,300 dwellings housing up to 40,000 residents, spanning 1,308 hectares. The development includes a town centre, schools, commercial facilities, extensive open spaces with lakes and waterways, retail centers, and comprehensive community amenities. Construction timeline spans 25 years.
2,517 residents of Two Wells are employed, from a labour force of 2,586. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 73.8%. 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 3,955, about 84% 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 suburb of Two Wells has a balanced labor market containing both white-collar and blue-collar workers, with construction showing particularly strong local representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.2% over the last year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, there are 2,517 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.2% below the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, while labor force participation is notably high at 73.8% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a minor 6.3% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The neighborhood exhibits a high concentration of construction jobs, with its share of employment in this sector reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally at 12.6% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 17.7%. The locality appears to have a shortage of local jobs, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Analysis by AreaSearch of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.2% while the labor force expanded by 4.4%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This differed from Greater Adelaide, which saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labor force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on future demand in the suburb of Two Wells. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Mapping these industry-specific projections onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Two Wells should grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Two Wells is $1,906 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $818 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,274 a year against an average of $62,769. 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 most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Two Wells has a median taxpayer income of $54,274 and an average of $62,769. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $59,794 for the median and $69,153 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Two Wells center near the 55th percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest bracket contains 44.8% of residents (2,102 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where 31.8% of the population fall into this category. High housing costs account for 15.4% of local incomes, but solid earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 60th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Two Wells had 1,093 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 66% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 23% 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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The composition of dwellings in the suburb of Two Wells at the time of the last Census consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or alternative options, compared to Adelaide metro where houses made up 75.2% and other options accounted for 24.9%. The level of outright home ownership stood behind the Adelaide metro average at 22.8%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (66.1%) or rented (11.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of residents was higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,700, while the median weekly rent stood at $300, compared to regional averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Two Wells are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Two Wells counted 1,093 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,586 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% 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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Family households make up the vast majority of households at 80.9%, which includes 39.6% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households representing 15.6% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.0% of adults in Two Wells hold a university qualification, including 6.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 35.4% 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 challenges are present in the area, as university qualification rates (9.0%) are considerably below the Australian average of 30.4%. This gap represents a challenge as well as a pathway for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Trade and vocational abilities are common, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational credential, comprising advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (35.4%). Enrolment rates are high in the area, with 28.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This total is comprised of 12.7% in primary school, 7.6% in high school, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Getting around Two Wells means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 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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66.6% of residents in Two Wells report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Health assessments indicate that the suburb of Two Wells faces notable difficulties, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence, with common health concerns apparent in both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 52% of the population (~2,431 people). The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among residents were asthma and arthritis, which affect 10.6 and 9.2% of the population, respectively, while 66.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.3% of the local population (530 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, with national percentiles generally mirroring those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Two Wells is largely Australian-born, at 88.4% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.1%) and English (30.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Two Wells has below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 88.4% of residents born in Australia, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 38.7% of the population in the suburb of Two Wells. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Two Wells are Australian at 34.1% of the population (considerably above the regional average of 22.8%), English at 30.7%, and Italian at 6.1%.
There are also notable differences in the proportions of other groups, with Dutch overrepresented at 1.8% of the suburb of Two Wells (compared to 1.2% regionally), Maltese at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and German at 4.3% (compared to 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Two Wells is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.3% 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 in the suburb of Two Wells is 34 years, which is notably lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and similarly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Two Wells has a higher concentration of people aged 25 - 34 (18.3%) but fewer residents in the 75 - 84 age group (3.6%). Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have driven the median age down by 1.3 years to 34. Key shifts show the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 16.6% to 18.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.8% to 14.5%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.2% to 10.2%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 12.0% to 10.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow steadily by 393 people (46%) from 858 to 1,252.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for 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 Suburb (SAL) 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 — 464 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,233 at the 2021 Census → 4,692 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 (SAL41480). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.