Moving to Lewiston SA 5501
What the official numbers say about living in Lewiston — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,910 a week.
About 93% of homes are owner-occupied and 6% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Lewiston grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,947 → 3,275 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Scotland, Vietnam; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Vietnamese, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lewiston sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kudla, 11.7 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 37.5 km south.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 36 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lewiston, most often seen first: Red-rumped Parrot · Crested Pigeon · House Sparrow · White-plumed Honeyeater · Willie Wagtail · Common Starling.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lewiston, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston here | 3,275 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
| Angle Vale | 4,051 | $853,500 | 7/10 | 5% |
| Two Wells | 3,233 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Virginia | 2,759 | $883,000 | 5/10 | 4% |
| Penfield | 422 | — | 2/10 | 4% |
| Munno Para West | 7,577 | $720,000 | 2/10 | 7% |
| Andrews Farm | 8,699 | $730,000 | 1/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Adelaide Plains — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grey — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5501 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lewiston profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 6% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,947 people to 3,275. It sits about 36 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Adelaide Plains council, and the federal seat is Grey.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Lewiston vs Angle Vale · Lewiston vs Two Wells.
Nearby guides: Angle Vale · Two Wells · Virginia · Penfield · Munno Para West · Andrews Farm.
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