Lewiston, SA 5501 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lewiston is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5501, home to 3,275 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wakefield local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 37 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,275
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,910 /week
- Median personal income
- $766 /week
- Median family income
- $2,074 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Adelaide Plains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,690
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Trinity College Gawler River School
- Angle Vale Primary School
- Virginia Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 37.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.2% of the 1,390 resolvable premises in Lewiston. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 38.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 311 across postcode 5501 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 86 violent offences, 75 theft, 71 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lewiston?
Lewiston (SA 5501) had 3,275 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Adelaide Plains local government area.
What is the median rent in Lewiston?
The median advertised rent in Lewiston is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lewiston?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lewiston covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Trinity College Gawler River School (6.2 km), Angle Vale Primary School (6.4 km), Virginia Primary School (6.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lewiston?
Lewiston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lewiston?
Across postcode 5501, 311 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (86), theft (75), property damage (71). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lewiston?
In Lewiston, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (37.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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