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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 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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In the suburb of Renmark, the population is estimated at approximately 4,737 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This represents a gain of 32 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,705 people. This progression is based on the June 2025 ABS ERP release indicating 4,733 residents, alongside 106 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With a population density of 321 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for future expansion.
Overseas migration served as the primary and practically exclusive contributor to these recent population gains. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data set using 2022 as its baseline. Beyond 2032 or for areas omitted from that release, projections draw upon the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA models (based on 2021 data), converting LGA figures to SA2 boundaries via weighted population growth aggregations. Future forecasts position the suburb of Renmark in the lower quartile of regional Australian growth, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 153 persons to 2041, representing a 3.1% cumulative gain across 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 5.3 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. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, building approval figures from the ABS aggregated by AreaSearch indicate an annual average of approximately 27 new homes in Renmark, culminating in roughly 136 homes approved. Approvals recorded in FY-25 to date stand at 26. Alongside recent population reductions, this development flow has maintained balance with demand to provide prospective purchasers with solid variety, with dwellings reflecting an average expected construction cost of $327,000. Additionally, commercial development shows considerable strength, supported by $44.4 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per-capita residential construction in Renmark is 14.0% below the Rest of SA average, placing the locality in the 62nd percentile across Australia.
Approved residential building consists of 69.0% detached houses alongside 31.0% attached dwellings, presenting an expanding spectrum of attached layouts spanning entry-level dwellings to generous family options. The market exhibits low-density dynamics, registering around 215 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch, Renmark is projected to grow by 149 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well placed to satisfy upcoming demand, sustaining favourable buyer conditions and creating scope to accommodate development beyond current demographic expectations.
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 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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Local economic momentum is heavily shaped by public planning and capital works. AreaSearch has identified 1 project poised to influence the district. Prominent undertakings 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.
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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 56.8%. 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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Workforce patterns across Renmark show a balanced split across blue- and white-collar roles in varied industries, with an unemployment rate of 6.1% and a 2.7% annual employment expansion according to statistical aggregations from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 2,108 residents were employed, while local unemployment sat 0.7% above the 5.5% benchmark in Regional SA, accompanied by a labour participation rate close to the 58.3% regional benchmark. Census records show 3.7% working from home, a figure potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly employed across agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Accommodation & food represents a prominent local niche, generating an employment concentration 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, mining accounts for only 0.6% of the workforce, trailing the 2.9% recorded across Regional SA. A comparison of resident worker counts with local employment figures suggests a significant outbound commute for employment. In the twelve months to March 2026, AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures shows local employment expanded by 2.7% against a 4.3% rise in the labour pool, causing the jobless rate to increase by 1.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional SA registered a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the workforce, and a 1.4 percentage points climb in unemployment. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project overall nationwide employment to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Renmark's industry distribution indicates potential local job growth of 5.3% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative extrapolation unadjusted for local population shifts).
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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Renmark personal earnings below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median income of $45,505 and an average income of $51,326, compared to $48,920 (median) and $58,933 (average) in Regional SA. Factoring in 10.17% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $50,133 (median) and $56,546 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census places Renmark's family, personal, and household earnings between the 4th and 12th percentiles across the country. Weekly earnings of $400 - 799 form the primary local cohort at 30.6% (1,449 residents), differing from metropolitan areas where 27.5% earn $1,500 - 2,999.
Although residents retain 86.7% of earnings after housing costs, disposable income sits at the 6th percentile nationally.
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, Renmark's housing landscape was made up of 79.5% houses and 20.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared with 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Outright home ownership stood at 35.5%, below the regional standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.8% and rental accommodation comprised 38.7%. Typical housing expenses were comparatively low, featuring a median monthly mortgage repayment of $975 (against $1,153 across Regional SA and $1,863 nationally) and a median weekly rent of $200 (compared to $220 across Regional SA and $375 across Australia).
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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 61.4%, consisting of couples without children (28.7%), couples with children (18.6%), and single parent families (13.2%). Non-family living situations represent 38.6%, dominated by lone person households at 34.9% and group households at 3.2%. The typical household size is 2.2 people, slightly below the 2.3 regional benchmark.
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 in the district shows tertiary degree attainment at 12.5%, significantly trailing the nationwide level of 30.4%. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees account for 9.8%, postgraduate qualifications make up 1.7%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.0%. Conversely, technical and vocational training is prevalent, with 32.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 24.6% holding certificates and 8.2% with advanced diplomas. A total of 23.3% of the resident community is engaged in formal studies. Primary schooling accounts for 10.5% of residents, secondary education encompasses 5.9%, and 2.0% are undertaking 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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Public transit infrastructure within the suburb of Renmark features 11 active transport stops connected to 6 separate routes, delivering 41 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated moderate, with an average distance of 541 meters to the closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 92% of journeys, 6% commute on foot, and vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling (trailing the regional figure). Working from home accounted for 3.7% during the 2021 Census. Public transport services provide an average of 5 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 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 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health challenges in Renmark, with chronic ailments widespread among older and younger demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing approximately 47% of residents (~2,242 people), compared against the 55.7% national benchmark. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues recorded, affecting 10.6 and 9.0% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 61.7% of residents reported having no medical ailments, close to the 62.5% figure for Regional SA. Chronic conditions also impact the working-age demographic, while individuals aged 65 and over account for 28.0% of the population (1,326 people), showing health metrics broadly aligned with wider nationwide trends.
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 metrics show Renmark recording higher than average diversity, with 18.9% of residents born abroad and 17.6% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 43.3%. The most distinct variation appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 6.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional SA. Looking at ancestral heritage, the most common backgrounds across Renmark are English (28.4%), Australian (27.6%), and Other (8.9%, compared with 3.5% across the wider region). Specific European heritages also show above-average local presence, including German at 8.7% (compared with 8.2% regionally), Greek at 3.0% (against 0.6%), and Croatian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Renmark is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 22.1% 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 the suburb of Renmark aligns closely with Regional SA benchmarks, with the greatest variance being 3.0 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 44 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census mark, 3 years lower than the Regional SA Census figure of 47, and above the national median of 38. Older demographics (65+) expanded from 27.0% at the Census to an estimated 28.0%. By 2041, senior cohorts are forecast to drive future growth, increasing by 265 residents (20%) to 1,591, whereas young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to contract.
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 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) | 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 (SAL41248). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.