Two Wells · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Two Wells

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Almost 99% of homes in Two Wells are separate houses, which is far above the national figure. This creates a distinct housing landscape where large, detached properties are the norm. Most residents own their homes, though few have paid off their mortgages in full.

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📍 Two Wells, Suburb / Locality

Where Two Wells sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +25.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Two Wells — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Two Wells$300
5501, SA $290
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit around $1,700, slightly above the South Australian figure of $1,500.

$300 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $245
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,700 ▲ +18.5%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,434
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Two Wells, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; $350–$549 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Two Wells, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgage holders make up 63.2% of the area, while those who own their home outright are far below the state and national figures at 21.8%. Renting is also far less common here than elsewhere, at only 10.9%.

10.9% ▼ -28.6%

Lower than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 15.2%
  • 2016: 14.7%
  • 2021: 10.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.8% ▼ -20.1%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 27.3%
  • 2016: 26.5%
  • 2021: 21.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Two Wells, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 64%; Owned outright is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the standard here, with 91.3% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the state and national averages. This is consistent with 99.1% of dwellings being separate houses.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

99.1% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.9%
  • 2016: 96.5%
  • 2021: 99.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

91.3% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.7%
  • 2016: 87.6%
  • 2021: 91.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Two Wells, Separate house is the majority at 100%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Two Wells, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (11%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Two Wells [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41480/two-wells/topic/housing-dwellings