Renmark
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of August 2025, Renmark's population is approximately 4793, marking an increase of 88 people since the 2021 Census. This rise corresponds to a 1.9% growth rate, with the ABS estimating the resident population at 4723 in June 2024 and an additional 53 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. The population density is around 326 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth. AreaSearch uses projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. By 2041, Renmark is projected to increase by 144 persons, reflecting a total growth of 1.5% over 17 years.

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. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis. There have been 136 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, and 6 so far in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which could benefit buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $378,000. This financial year has seen $44.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of SA, Renmark shows comparable new home approvals per capita, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area.

New building activity comprises 70% detached houses and 30% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options. The location has approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Renmark will gain 74 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Renmark has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely to impact the area: Jane Eliza Waterfront Estate, Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project, Project EnergyConnect, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts are key projects, with the following details on those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Renmark lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Renmark has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, diverse sectors represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.9% as of June 2025. There are 2,080 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, 0.3% higher than the Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation is lower at 51.6% compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Key employment sectors are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, accommodation & food services have 1.5 times the regional average employment levels. Mining, however, is under-represented with only 0.6% of Renmark's workforce compared to 2.9% in Rest of SA.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2%, employment declined by 3.2%, and unemployment rose by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA had an employment decline of 1.2% and labour force growth of 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Renmark's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.3% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Renmark's median income among taxpayers is $45,505, with an average of $51,326. This is below the national average and compares to Rest of SA's median of $46,889 and average of $56,582. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $50,433 (median) and $56,885 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Renmark all fall between the 4th and 12th percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 30.6% of the community (1,466 individuals), unlike trends in the surrounding region where 27.5% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing costs are modest with 86.7% of income retained, however the total disposable income ranks at just the 7th percentile nationally.

Renmark is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Renmark, as per the most recent Census evaluation, 79.5% of dwellings were houses while 20.5% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Non-Metro SA's figures of 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Renmark stood at 35.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 25.8% and rented dwellings making up 38.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $975, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,083. Weekly rent median figure in Renmark was recorded at $200, compared to Non-Metro 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.

Renmark features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 34.9% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Renmark faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 12.5%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 8.2% and certificates at 24.6%.

A substantial 23.3% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.5% in primary education, 5.9% in secondary education, and 2.0% in tertiary education. Renmark's four schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,108 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 958) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between two primary and two secondary institutions. The area functions as an education hub with 23.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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 health data. Both younger and older age cohorts have high prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Private health cover is low, at approximately 46% (around 2,223 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.6% and 9.0% of residents respectively. However, 61.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of SA's 61.8%. Renmark has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 28.1% (1,349 people), compared to Rest of SA's 26.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, largely in line with the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Renmark was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Renmark's cultural diversity was above average, with 18.9% of its population born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Renmark, comprising 43.3% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which constituted 6.4% of Renmark's population compared to 1.5% across the rest of South Australia.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.4%), Australian (27.6%), and Other (8.9%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: German was overrepresented at 8.7% compared to the regional average of 11.0%, Greek at 3.0% versus 1.3%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.5% compared to 3.0%.

Renmark hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Renmark's median age is 44 years, which is slightly younger than the Rest of SA's median of 47 but significantly higher than Australia's median of 38. The age profile shows that individuals aged 25-34 are particularly prominent, making up 13.5% of the population, while those aged 55-64 comprise 11.4%, which is comparatively smaller than in the Rest of SA. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.8% to 10.1% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 10.6% to 8.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Renmark's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 175 people (90%) from 195 to 371. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 79% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.