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Renmark has an estimated 4,737 residents, up from 4,705 at the 2021 Census. 106 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 323 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Renmark stands at roughly 4,737 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 32 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,705 people. This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,733 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 106 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With a density of 323 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample room per resident and capacity for additional building activity. Population expansion in the locality has been almost exclusively propelled by overseas migration in recent times.
Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 regions. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage or extend beyond 2032, the SA State Government's 2023 regional and LGA age-cohort forecasts based on 2021 numbers are incorporated through a weighted aggregation technique transferring LGA growth trends to the SA2 level. In line with anticipated demographic adjustments, the community is projected to track within the lower quartile of nationwide regional growth, expanding by 146 persons up to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an overall rise of 3.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
127 new dwellings have been approved in Renmark over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 5.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Renmark have averaged roughly 25 dwellings each year, accumulating to 127 homes over the prior 5 financial years. While the local population has contracted in recent times, new residential supply has kept pace with requirements to support a stable market with ample buyer options, with new homes costing an average of $341,000 to construct. Furthermore, the current financial year has seen $44.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded, highlighting significant progress in commercial construction. Per capita building activity in Renmark sits 14.0% below the Rest of SA benchmark, positioning the region in the 62nd percentile across the country.
Breakdown of new residential construction indicates that separate houses account for 69.0% while townhouses or apartments constitute 31.0%, reflecting a growing proportion of semi-detached and attached properties that cater to diverse budgets, ranging from expansive standalone residences to practical compact units. Approvals show approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, representative of a low-density environment. Demographic projections suggest that Renmark will add 142 residents leading up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch figures. Current construction activity appears well positioned to satisfy anticipated demand, fostering advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Renmark
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Renmark. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $932 million. 13 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure works, planning schemes, and major developments exert a significant bearing on regional outcomes. In total 1 a single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Prominent works 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, with primary details outlined below.
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Taylor Riverfront Precinct
Transformation of Renmark's riverfront open space to create a high-quality regional destination. Includes a new visitor information centre, 'eat street' on Murray Avenue, feature lighting, water play, BBQs, and family recreation areas.
Revive Renmark
A continuation of the Urban Design Framework, which includes upgrades to Murray Avenue and the Murray Avenue, Renmark Avenue and Ral Ral intersection. Aims to bring life and activity to the town centre and revive its economy.
Renmark High School Redevelopment
A multi-stage redevelopment project including a new administration building, library and student services upgrade, FLO creative teaching refurbishment, and Home Economics area upgrade. Also included major services and air conditioning and lighting upgrades to all buildings.
Jane Eliza Waterfront Estate
A river-based master-planned development on the banks of the River Murray in Renmark, featuring about 780 homes, townhouses and apartments, an expanded marina with 100 moorings, restaurants, shops, cafes, commercial tenancies, and residential and commercial precincts. It aims to boost Renmark's reputation as the State's most popular and iconic houseboat destination.
Renmark Riverfront Wharf Upgrade
The project involved a major upgrade of the Renmark Riverfront Wharf, including a new 3-metre wide walkway, improved access for houseboats, revitalised wharf area with improved lighting and accessible ramps. The new wharf is designed to withstand high river flow and flooding. It aims to revitalize and enhance the amenity and liveability by repairing damage, ensuring flood resilience, accessibility, and asset longevity for 30-50 years.
Twentyfirst Street Bridge Replacement
Replacement of the Twentyfirst Street Bridge to improve connectivity, road safety and ensure flood resilience. The project includes demolition of the old bridge, new bridge abutments, installation of five bridge girders, wingwalls and culvert works, and road formation.
Paringa Town Centre Revitalisation
Beautification and upgrade of the main street in Paringa, including new public toilets with improved accessibility, lighting, and security measures. Aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for residents and visitors.
Big Orange Redevelopment
Revitalisation of the iconic 15-meter tall Big Orange landmark into a 1.5 million AUD multifaceted destination featuring a craft brewery, distillery, restaurant, bar, and outdoor dining verandah to boost regional tourism and celebrate the region's citrus heritage.
2,108 residents of Renmark are employed, from a labour force of 2,246. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 57.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Renmark features an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations throughout various sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.1% and estimated job growth of 2.7% across the preceding year. There are 2,108 working residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.7% higher than the Regional SA figure of 5.5%, with participation aligning closely with the 58.3% recorded for Regional SA. Census figures revealed that only 3.7% of workers operated from home, though this metric was subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly situated within agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Accommodation & food demonstrates notable concentration, maintaining a job share 1.5 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, mining accounts for a modest 0.6% of employment in contrast to 2.9% across the broader region. Although local employment is available, a comparison between Census worker numbers and the local population suggests a considerable volume of residents travel outside the area for employment. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, employment expanded by 2.7% while the labour force grew by 4.3%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional SA registered a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% expansion in the labour pool, and a 1.4 percentage points increase in joblessness. Further direction regarding forward demand in Renmark can be drawn from national forecasts released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting across five-year and ten-year horizons against the local industry composition, nationwide employment is estimated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variation across industries. When calibrated to Renmark's industry distribution, local employment is estimated to expand by 5.3% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this illustrative estimate relies on basic weighting extrapolation without incorporating localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Renmark is $1,017 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $602 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,982 a year against an average of $52,558. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data from financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Renmark SA2 sit below the Australian benchmark, showing a median of $46,982 and a mean of $52,558. In comparison, Regional SA recorded a median of $48,920 and a mean of $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $51,760 for the median and $57,903 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings in Renmark between the 4th and 11th percentiles nationally.
The dominant earnings cohort is the $400 - 799 bracket, comprising 30.6% of residents (1,449 people), in contrast to metropolitan areas where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 27.5%. Despite manageable living costs allowing households to keep 86.7% of their income, total disposable income ranks at merely the 6th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Renmark had 1,986 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 3% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $975 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, the housing stock in Renmark consisted of 79.5% separate houses and 20.5% alternative dwelling styles including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 88.5% standalone homes and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Outright property ownership in Renmark trailed the wider region at 35.5%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 25.8% and rental properties represented 38.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $975, sitting substantially below the Regional SA mark of $1,153, while weekly median rent was $200 versus $220 across Regional SA. When viewed against national figures, mortgage commitments in Renmark are far below the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs track well under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Renmark counted 1,986 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, representing 61.4% of total households, with couples without children making up 28.7%, couples with offspring accounting for 18.6%, and single parent families comprising 13.2%. The remaining 38.6% consists of non-family households, including single-person living arrangements at 34.9% and group residences at 3.2%. The area's median household size of 2.2 people is slightly below the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Renmark hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,108 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels within the locality highlight notable disparities, with the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees (12.5%) lagging well behind the national benchmark of 30.4%, presenting clear scope for educational development programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 9.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational training maintains a strong footprint, with 32.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificate qualifications (24.6%). A significant cohort comprising 23.3% of local residents is enrolled in formal study programs.
This group includes 10.5% attending primary school, 5.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.0% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Renmark means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of public transit infrastructure identifies 11 operating transport stops across Renmark, which are connected by 6 separate routes generating a combined 41 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is ranked as moderate, with residents residing an average of 541 meters from their nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting outward is prevalent, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 92% of travel, while 6% commute on foot. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional norms. Meanwhile, a modest 3.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit service schedules show an average of 5 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.7% of residents in Renmark report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality metrics indicates considerable healthcare challenges in Renmark, with common conditions widely reported across younger and older age brackets alike. Private health insurance uptake is remarkably low, covering roughly 46% of the population (~2,193 people), compared against 48.9% across Regional SA and a national figure of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses recorded among residents were arthritis, affecting 10.6%, and mental health conditions, impacting 9.0%, while 61.7% of the community reported having no diagnosed health ailments compared with 62.5% across Regional SA. Chronic health burdens are particularly apparent among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 27.9% of the local population (1,321 people), experiencing health outcomes and national standings that align broadly with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Renmark is largely Australian-born, at 81.1% of residents, with 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (27.6%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Renmark tracks above regional benchmarks, with 18.9% of residents born abroad and 17.6% utilizing a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 43.3% of the community. A particularly prominent divergence is seen in the Other religious category, which accounts for 6.4% of residents, markedly exceeding the Regional SA figure of 0.8%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three principal groups represented in Renmark are English at 28.4%, Australian at 27.6%, and Other at 8.9%, with the latter noticeably outpacing the regional figure of 3.5%.
Specific cultural segments also show notable representation, including German at 8.7% (compared to 8.2% across the region), Greek at 3.0% (versus 0.6% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal at 3.5% (against 3.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Renmark is 44. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Renmark aligns closely with the overall pattern seen in Regional SA, showing a maximum divergence of 3.2 percentage points. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 44 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census result and 3 years lower than the Regional SA level of 47 from that Census, compared to the nationwide Census median of 38. Older demographics aged 65+ are forecast to experience the largest increase by 2041, rising by 264 (20%) to reach 1,586. Conversely, young to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are anticipated to decline over that timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Renmark
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 106 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,705 at the 2021 Census → 4,737 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (407031167). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.