Lewiston - Two Wells

Families are common here, as 19.5% of people are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The area is also notably younger than the state average, with only 12.6% of residents aged 65 or over.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 82.2% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas-born residents, who make up only 13.1% of the population.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the population. Only 5.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—56.0%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This reflects a significant shift, as the number rose by 23 points since 2011.

The area has among the lowest levels of university qualifications, with only 8.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the South Australian figure of 22.7%.

Typical household incomes are $1,908 a week, which is well above the state figure. This reflects a general rise in wealth, as the typical household income rose by $662 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average at 9.8%.

Unpaid care is a strong feature of the community, with 30.2% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-average presence of former Defence Force members at 3.9%.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 27.5%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 99.4%. Most of these are large, with 93.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 74.0% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. Very few homes—just 1.2%—have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state figure. Many residents work in construction, which is the most common industry at 13.0%.

While residents have high access to money and resources, the area ranks low for education and job skills. Population growth is among the highest in the state at 24.5% since 2021.

The area is relatively dry, with annual rainfall of 397mm being among the lowest for its level. Minimum temperatures are also well below the state average.

The neighbourhood is highly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.6. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.