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Population
Renmark is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Renmark's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 4,735. This figure represents an increase of 30 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,705. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2025 (4,733) and validated new addresses (91) after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 323 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of Renmark's recent population growth.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, Renmark is projected to increase by 141 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total growth of 2.9% over 16 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Renmark according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Renmark has recorded approximately 27 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 136 homes were approved, with an additional 19 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers.
The average construction cost for new properties is $256,000. This year alone, there have been $44.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Renmark maintains similar construction rates per person compared to the Rest of SA, supporting market stability and aligning with regional patterns.
Recent construction comprises 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of housing options across different price points. The area has approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Renmark is expected to grow by 139 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Renmark has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Notable projects include Jane Eliza Waterfront Estate, Project EnergyConnect, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, and SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program. Relevant details are listed below.
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Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
EnergyConnect
Australia's largest energy transmission project. A new ~900km interconnector linking the NSW, SA and VIC grids. NSW-West (Buronga to SA border and Red Cliffs spur) was energised in 2024-2025, connecting the three states via the expanded Buronga substation. NSW-East (Buronga-Dinawan-Wagga Wagga) is under active construction with substation upgrades at Wagga Wagga completed in June 2025 and works well advanced at Dinawan and Buronga. Full 800MW transfer capability is targeted after completion of the eastern section and inter-network testing, expected by late 2027.
Employment
Employment drivers in Renmark are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia
Renmark has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 6.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3%. As of December 2025, there were 2,086 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is 0.5% higher than Regional SA's rate of 6.2%.
Workforce participation was lower at 56.3% compared to Regional SA's 58.3%. Only 3.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Major employment sectors include agriculture, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a significant focus on accommodation & food services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.
Conversely, mining representation is lower at 0.6% compared to Regional SA's average of 2.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Renmark's employment increased by 1.3%, while the labour force grew by 3.6%, resulting in a rise of 2.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. In Regional SA, employment rose by 0.7%, with a labour force growth of 3.1% and an increase of 2.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Renmark's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.9% over ten years.
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Income
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Renmark SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,982 with an average level standing at $52,558. This is lower than average nationally and compares to levels of $48,920 and $58,933 across Regional SA respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,760 (median) and $57,903 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household incomes in Renmark fall between the 4th and 11th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 30.6% of the community, with a total of 1,448 individuals in this bracket, contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 27.5%. Housing costs are modest, with 86.7% of income retained, but the total disposable income ranks at just the 6th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Renmark is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Dwelling structure in Renmark, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 79.5% houses and 20.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional SA had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Renmark was at 35.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented dwellings at 38.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Renmark was $975, below the Regional SA average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure in Renmark was $200, compared to Regional SA's $220. Nationally, Renmark's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Renmark features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 61.4% of all households, including 18.6% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 34.9% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
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Local Schools & Education
Renmark faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 12.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 8.2% and certificates for 24.6%.
A substantial 23.3% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.5% in primary, 5.9% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education.
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Transport
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Health
Health performance in Renmark is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Renmark faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age cohorts show high prevalence of common health conditions. Only approximately 46% (~2,192 people) have private health cover, compared to 48.9% in Regional SA and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and mental health issues (9%). About 61.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Regional SA's 62.5%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Renmark has a higher proportion of seniors (28.2%, 1,336 people) than Regional SA (27.1%). While senior health outcomes generally align with national rankings, some challenges exist.
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Cultural Diversity
In terms of cultural diversity, Renmark records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Renmark's cultural diversity is above average, with 18.9% of its population born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Renmark is Christianity, comprising 43.3% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category is overrepresented, making up 6.4% compared to Regional SA's average of 0.8%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (28.4%), Australian (27.6%), and Other (8.9%), which exceeds the regional average of 3.5%. Some ethnic groups show significant divergence: German is overrepresented at 8.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%, Greek at 3.0% versus 0.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.5% compared to 3.3%.
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Age
Renmark hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Renmark's median age is 44 years, slightly younger than Regional SA's 47 but significantly higher than Australia's median of 38. The age profile shows that 25-34 year-olds are particularly prominent at 13.1%, while the 55-64 group is comparatively smaller at 11.4% than in Regional SA. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.8% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 10.6% to 8.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Renmark's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 171 people (83%) from 205 to 377. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 79% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.