Lewiston

The typical resident is 42, and the community is notably younger than most similar areas due to a much lower proportion of seniors. About 17.5% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Most people were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and German.

English is the main language for 92.2% of residents. While 4.7% use another language at home—a figure higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the South Australian and national averages.

A majority of residents have no religion (55.7%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 42.2% have completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are higher than most areas, with a weekly average of $1,910. This is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

More people here live with long-term health conditions (32.2%) and need help with daily activities (6.5%) compared to most similar areas. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported conditions.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most similar areas. There is also a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (4.4%) than in most areas, although volunteering is much lower than the state average.

First Nations residents in Lewiston earn much higher incomes than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $769. Around 14.8% speak a First Nations language, which is higher than the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.2% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.1%), and 94.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 6.1%, which is far below the national average.

Living here requires a car, as 0.6% of homes have no vehicle and public transport use is negligible. Almost no one can reach a transit stop within 30 or 45 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common than elsewhere in Australia.

Employment is strong, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The most common industries are construction, health care, and retail.

While burglary and theft rates are lower than in most similar areas, motor vehicle theft is much higher. The overall crime rate has risen by 55% over the last five years.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.