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Renmark has an estimated 4,735 residents, up from 4,705 at the 2021 Census. That puts 321 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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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside recent physical address validations compiled by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Renmark has an estimated population of 4,735 as of May 2026. This indicates a minor growth of 30 people (0.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,705 residents. The finding is based on an estimated resident population of 4,733 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS population data from June 2025, combined with 91 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This size of population yields a density of 321 persons per square kilometer, which represents considerable space for residents and potential for future expansion.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic gains, functioning as the sole source of population increases during recent years. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, which rely on 2022 as their baseline year. For SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, as well as for the years following 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are used instead, with adjustments applied via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at long-term demographic shifts, it is expected that growth will match the lower quartile of regional areas nationwide, with the suburb of Renmark projected to grow by 136 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, indicating an overall expansion of 2.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
136 new dwellings have been approved in Renmark over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 5.7 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. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS allocated from broader statistical areas, the suburb of Renmark has averaged approximately 27 approved new dwellings annually, totaling 136 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 25 approvals have been registered. Because the population has contracted in recent years, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, maintaining a balanced property market with ample options for buyers, while new residences carry an average construction value of $378,000, suggesting that builders are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium homes.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $44.4 million have been logged this financial year, reflecting robust momentum in commercial construction. In comparison to the Rest of SA, construction volumes per capita in the suburb of Renmark are matching, helping sustain market equilibrium in line with regional trends. Newly approved residential projects consist of 69.0% separate houses and 31.0% medium and high-density dwellings, indicating a growing selection of medium-density properties that supply diverse options across different price ranges, ranging from conventional family properties to smaller, budget-friendly choices. With a ratio of approximately 215 people per approved dwelling, the suburb of Renmark is categorized as a low density region. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Renmark will gain 134 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Under the current pace of building approvals, the supply of homes is expected to comfortably satisfy local requirements, supporting favorable market environments for purchasers while potentially permitting growth that surpasses the current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.83 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as directly as updates to regional infrastructure, significant construction projects, and planning changes. In total, a single project has been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the region. Prominent developments include Jane Eliza Waterfront Estate, Project EnergyConnect, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, and the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, with the following list detailing those of greatest significance to the area.
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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.
McLean Street Residential Estate
Sale of a significant 3.06ha development site (Lot 45 McLean St) in the Riverland town of Berri, which was advertised with two professionally drafted concept plans for a low-density residential estate of up to 34 new homes to address the critical local housing shortage. The site was sold on October 9, 2025.
Riverview Drive Reconstruction (Flood Recovery)
The reconstruction of Riverview Drive in Berri, following significant damage caused by the earth levee bank constructed during the 2022/23 River Murray flood. The project involved a like-for-like road renewal over an expanded scope, delivered $416,000 under budget, marking a major flood recovery milestone for the Berri Barmera Council. The section reconstructed measured 2,860m (2.86km).
2,108 residents of Renmark are employed, from a labour force of 2,246. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 56.7%. 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 suburb of Renmark features a balanced labor market split between white-collar and blue-collar roles across diverse industries, registering an unemployment rate of 6.1% and employment growth estimated at 2.7% over the course of the past year, as aggregated by AreaSearch from regional statistics. In March 2026, the employed resident cohort stood at 2,108, with an unemployment rate that is 0.7% higher than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, and labor force participation matching the Regional SA figure of 58.4%. Based on self-reported Census data, a minimal 3.7% of employed residents worked from home, though the influence of pandemic-related restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The suburb of Renmark shows a highly concentrated workforce in accommodation & food, with employment levels reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the mining sector is under-represented, employing only 0.6% of the workforce compared to 2.9% across Regional SA. Although local positions are available, a comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests that a significant number of workers travel outside the area to reach their jobs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.7% and the overall labor force rise by 4.3%, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be interpreted in light of the national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. Nationally, total employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely among sectors. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that local employment in the suburb of Renmark will increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local 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 $45,505 a year against an average of $51,326. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Renmark are below the national average based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income in the area is $45,505 while the average income is $51,326, which contrasts with the respective Regional SA figures of $48,920 and $58,933. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $50,133 for median income and $56,546 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area were positioned between the 4th and 12th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows the $400 - 799 range is the most common, accounting for 30.6% of the population (1,448 people), whereas the wider region has its largest group (27.5%) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Although housing costs are low, with residents keeping 86.7% of their earnings, total disposable income is positioned at only the 6th percentile nationwide.
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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Renmark consisted of 79.5% separate houses and 20.5% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties, units, and other configurations, compared to Regional SA's split of 88.5% separate houses and 11.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Regional SA benchmark, standing at 35.5%, while the remaining occupied properties were either held with a mortgage (25.8%) or occupied by tenants (38.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $975 was notably below the Regional SA median of $1,153, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $200, compared to $220 across Regional SA.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Renmark are significantly below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national benchmark 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 make up the majority of households at 61.4%, consisting of couples with children at 18.6%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parent households at 13.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households representing 34.9% and group living situations comprising 3.2% of the total. The area's median household size of 2.2 residents 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 93% 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 profiles indicate areas for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (12.5%) is substantially lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights both a regional deficit and a target for future educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 9.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a non-school qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.2% and certificates at 24.6%. A total of 23.3% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study.
This consists of 10.5% attending primary schools, 5.9% in secondary schools, and 2.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Renmark means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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 83% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% 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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Public health records indicate considerable difficulties in the suburb of Renmark, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic disease rates, with high rates of common illnesses observed in both youth and senior groups, and a private health insurance rate that is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,241 people). The average rate of private health coverage across Australia is 55.7%. The medical issues reported most frequently in the area were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.6 and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 61.7% of residents reported being free of any chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
The cohort of working age experiences significant health burdens with elevated rates of long-term illness. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 28.2% of local residents (1,335 people), which exceeds the Regional SA figure of 27.1%. Senior health measures present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the overall local 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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The suburb of Renmark exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 18.9% of its residents born outside of Australia and 17.6% using a language other than English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 43.3% of residents. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which represents 6.4% of the population, a proportion much higher than the Regional SA average of 0.8%. Regarding ancestral background, which represents the birthplace of residents' parents, the three largest cohorts in the suburb of Renmark are English at 28.4%, Australian at 27.6%, and Other at 8.9% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 3.5%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the concentration of other heritages: German background makes up 8.7% of the suburb of Renmark (compared to 8.2% across the region), Greek background is at 3.0% (compared to 0.6%), and Croatian background is at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Renmark is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 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 median age of residents in the suburb of Renmark is 44 years, which is slightly lower than the Regional SA median of 47 but considerably higher than the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 25 - 34 years (13.2%), whereas the 55 - 64 age bracket is smaller (11.5%) than in Regional SA. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 8.8% to 10.2% of the population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 year-old cohort has contracted from 10.6% to 8.8%.
Demographic forecasting suggests that the age structure in the suburb of Renmark will undergo significant changes by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is expected to grow substantially, increasing by 175 people (84%) from 208 to 384. Senior citizens aged 65 and over will account for 80% of the overall population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the demographic. Meanwhile, the numbers of children aged 0 to 4 and adults aged 35 to 44 are projected to decrease.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 91 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,705 at the 2021 Census → 4,735 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 May 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 (SAL41248). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.