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SA · Adelaide Plains Council
Two Wells, 5501
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,057
Growth (1 yr)
+5.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+29.6%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,906/wk
Employment rate
63.6%
Languages at home
6.5%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Adelaide Plains Council, Two Wells combines local convenience with the appeal of a mid-sized suburb that feels genuinely its own. Regional calm with capital access on standby: close enough for outings to Adelaide, distant enough to feel unhurried. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer safety, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Two Wells snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $673 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
4,057
+5.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#2
among Country & regional · Growth area
Safety
50th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
99th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
19th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 33% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2428th in Australia
- State rank
- 231st in SA
- Peer rank
- #2 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #29 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $672.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
4,057(June 2025)
+5.0% annual · +29.6% over 5 years · 99th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +5.0%
- 5-year growth
- +29.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +194
- Change in 5 years
- +926
- Growth rank in SA
- 99th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,700), extrapolated at +3.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,233
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,906
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 70 of 1,162
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,083 / 4 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 134
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 93
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 79 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 88
- Increase (daily rate)
- +12%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental26
- Other Theft32
- Sct - Non Residence12
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury26
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury9
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 932
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 19th
School list
- Two Wells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 932 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 247 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Two Wells Comm Childrens Centre Outreach Preschool27A Gawler RoadPreschools
- Two Wells Community Children's Centre27A Gawler RoadIntegrated Centres
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Old Port Wakefield Rd - North East side (Two Wells)
- Old Port Wakefield Rd - South West side (Two Wells Post Office)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 3 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 9/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.93
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.93
Food & drink(3)
- Two Wells BakeryBakery
- Saigon at Two WellsFast food
- Two Well HotelPub
Shopping(1)
- Two Wells Prome MeatsButcher
Community(1)
- Adelaide Plains Library - Two WellsLibrary
Health & services(2)
- Heritage Medical CentreMedical clinic
Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells
- Two Wells Veterinary SurgeryVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Dog park
- Two Wells Bowls ClubGym
- Two Wells Village GreenPark
- Playground
- Sports field
Other(15)
- Artwork
- Bench
- Two Wells Rest AreaCamp Site
- Two Wells District CFSFire station
Wells Road, Two Wells
- R&J HardwareHardware
- EdenInformation
- Motel
- Parking (11)
- OTR Two WellsPetrol station
Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells
- Place of worship
- St Pauls Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Two Wells Police StationPolice
- Two Wells Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Track
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- St Pauls Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (20.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 176
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 43.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 159 proposals
August 2026
- Construct 4 Groups of Greenhouses (64m x 48m) and Stormwater Dam.226 BUCKLAND PARK RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling27 BUCKLAND PARK RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding6 JASMINE DR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding9 OLIVE GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah attached to the existing dwelling12 BRUMBY CT TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding31 DAFFODIL DR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding13 ROMANO GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding12 BRUMBY CT TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)12 -12A COATS RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of verandah16 DAFFODIL DR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Detached Single Storey Dwelling12 MADISON AV TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah50 REID RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding and two verandahs attached to the existing dwelling8 FOXGLOVE GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah16 REID RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Woodland gray colour bon shed 6100 x 6100.LOT 32 OLD PORT WAKEFIELD RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier3 MADISON AV TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Removal of dirt for footings, installing of concrete pillars and wall with inset flat bladed fence panels, power to be supplied for main sliding gate and access gate with intercom27A DAWKINS RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of domestic outbuilding28 WILLIAMS RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with double garage under main roof6 HALSTEAD RD W TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an verandah attached to the existing dwelling23 TATURA AV TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of domestic outbuilding13 LOCKE AV TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Verandah18 DAFFODIL DR TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah17 ADAM SMITH AV TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Retrospective approval of partial change in use of existing shed to sales area for garden pots, establishment of the stock area at the rear and associated car parkingLOT 701 DAWKINS RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling x 2 and garage to no 2622 ROMANO GR TWO WELLS SA 5501;26 ROMANO GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding16 ROMANO GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding59 KELLY ST TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of verandah attached to ancillary accommodation to be used for entertainment purposes12 -12A COATS RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding23 CATHERINE SPENCE ST TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and double garage under main roof23 ROMANO GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and double garage under main roof30 ROMANO GR TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding19 GLOVER RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of domestic outbuilding8 PANKHURST PL TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Demolish bottle shop storage and relocate bottle shop sales area to new addition with covered drive in together with two (2) advertisements on the norther and easter facia116 OLD PORT WAKEFIELD RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah5 ARNOLD CT TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding and attached verandah26 CLYDESDALE DR TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of domestic outbuilding24 JASMINE DR TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of single storey detached dwellingLOT 25 BAILEY RD W TWO WELLS SA 5501Under Assessment
- Dry Store and Cool room addition, re-worked access to entry and roof over entry and walkway70 OLD PORT WAKEFIELD RD TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling28 BRUMBY CT TWO WELLS SA 5501Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Port Gawler Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Mallala Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Middle Beach Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Brooks Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Shop104 Old Port Wakefield Road TWO WELLSState heritage
- Two Wells CourthouseOld Port Wakefield Road TWO WELLSState heritage
- Two Wells Public Library (former Two Wells Institute)61 Old Port Wakefield Road TWO WELLSState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.5 km away).
Coalition 47.6%Labor 52.4%
7.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Two WellsLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Angle Vale (Grey)Labor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
- Angle Vale North (Grey)Labor 73.8% · Coalition 26.1% TPP (2025)13.2 km away
- MallalaLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)19.0 km away
- WasleysLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)21.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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