Lewiston

SA 5501 • Greater Adelaide

3,275
Population (2021)
$39,832
Median Income
41.01 km²
Area
26m
Elevation

About Lewiston

Lewiston is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Adelaide Plains (District Council) area. With a population of 3,275 and a median income of $39,832, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 41.01 km² at an elevation of 26m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Lewiston combines affordability with quality of life.

Lewiston falls under postcode 5501 and is governed by Adelaide Plains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ngadjuri electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5501
Urban Area
Barossa
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.61°, 138.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
41.01 km²
Elevation
26m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,690
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,084
Census 2021
3,275
6.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,812
Income 2021
$39,832
21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,671
Born Overseas 493

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 251
  • 2. Scotland 30
  • 3. Vietnam 23
  • 4. New Zealand 20
  • 5. Greece 15
  • 6. Italy 14
  • 7. Netherlands 12
  • 8. South Africa 12
  • 9. Germany 11
  • 10. Philippines 8
  • 11. India 7
  • 12. Poland 7
  • 13. Sri Lanka 7
  • 14. China 6
  • 15. Indonesia 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,521
Australian 1,403
Scottish 313
German 250
Irish 226
Italian 170
Dutch 79
Australian Aboriginal 65
Greek 48
Maltese 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,920
Both parents born in Australia
787
Both parents born overseas
440
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
55.7%
Christianity
36.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
165 (5.0%)
5-14 years
411 (12.5%)
15-19 years
262 (8.0%)
20-24 years
180 (5.5%)
25-34 years
329 (10.0%)
35-44 years
381 (11.6%)
45-54 years
600 (18.3%)
55-64 years
544 (16.6%)
65-74 years
272 (8.3%)
75-84 years
110 (3.4%)
85+ years
24 (0.7%)

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