Renown Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Renown Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Renown Park is around 1,825. This reflects a growth of 162 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,663. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,791 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,896 persons per square kilometer, placing Renown Park in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 9.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Looking ahead, above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. Renown Park is expected to increase by 449 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 21.9% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Renown Park when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Renown Park shows an average of 21 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 107 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. In FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded so far. The area has seen an average of 1.4 people moving in for each dwelling built annually over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

Developers focus on the premium market, with new dwellings valued at an average of $404,000. This financial year, there have been $8.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Renown Park has recorded 46.0% more construction per person over the past five years, indicating robust developer interest and supporting existing property values. New development consists of 21.0% detached dwellings and 79.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This is a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is 53.0% houses. Renown Park currently reflects a developing area with around 98 people per approval.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 399 residents based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Renown Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden). Other notable projects include Muse, Uniting on Hawker, and Third Street Bowden.

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The employment landscape in Renown Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Renown Park has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of that date, 967 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census responses indicated that only 10.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food services. Notably, the area had a particularly high concentration in accommodation & food services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance showed lower representation at 15.7% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while labour force increased by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Renown Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, were mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Renown Park's employment mix suggested that local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though it is important to note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Renown Park's median income is $42,748 and average income is $50,013. This is lower than Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $46,510 (median) and $54,414 (average), based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census reveals that Renown Park's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 10th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 26.2% of Renown Park residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (478 individuals), similar to metropolitan regions where 31.8% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Renown Park, with only 81.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Renown Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Renown Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 53.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 46.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Renown Park stood at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 24.7% and rented ones making up 52.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,554, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure in Renown Park was recorded at $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Renown Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Renown Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 57.1% of all households, including 18.3% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.9%, with lone person households at 37.0% and group households comprising 6.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Renown Park shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and that of the SA3 area at 28.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 8.7% while certificates account for 16.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% pursuing tertiary education, 7.9% in primary education, and 4.4% engaged in secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Renown Park has nine active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by twelve different routes that together facilitate 1,104 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents on average located 157 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 84%, followed by bus at 10% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 157 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 122 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Renown Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Renown Park faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across the board but higher among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~854 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide, and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (9.5%) and arthritis (7.8%). Seventy-point-six percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (317 people), which is lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Renown Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Renown Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.3% of its population born overseas and 47.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Renown Park, accounting for 40.3% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Renown Park compared to Greater Adelaide, with 5.9% versus 2.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (16.4%), Australian (16.2%), and Other (13.7%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Polish at 1.6% (regional average is 1.0%), Vietnamese at 7.1% (regional average is 1.2%), and Greek at 5.7% (regional average is 2.0%).

Renown Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Renown Park is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Renown Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.3%) but fewer people aged 45-54 (7.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.2% to 15.7%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 9.5% to 7.6%. By the year 2041, Renown Park's age composition is expected to change significantly. Notably, the number of people aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 79%, reaching 189 from an initial count of 105.