Two Wells (SA)

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Analysis of ABS population figures for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by Districts 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 Districts 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 of all population increases recently, though other components such as natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

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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 Districts 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.

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Based on the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by Districts 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 of the population fall into this category. High housing costs account for of local incomes, but solid earnings ensure disposable income remains at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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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.

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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.

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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%).

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Health assessments indicate that the suburb of Two Wells faces notable difficulties, according to Districts 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).

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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.

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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 to , and the to group declined from to . Demographic projections for point to significant changes, with the to age cohort projected to grow steadily by people () from to .

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Two Wells currently has an estimated 394 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 191 children aged 0-2 and 128 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 65% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 46% by 2041 (to approximately 575 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 507. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.