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 Nov 2025, Renown Park's population is estimated at around 1,814 people. This reflects an increase of 151 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,663 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 1,796 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024, and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,879 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Renown Park's growth rate of 9.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with base year 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Renown Park expected to increase by 446 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 22.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Renown Park has averaged around 19 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 99 homes. So far in FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.5 people moving to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, the market shows good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions.

New dwellings are developed at an average value of $404,000. Additionally, $212,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. When measured against Greater Adelaide, Renown Park has slightly more development, 35.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. This is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 16.0% detached dwellings and 84.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix, currently 53.0% houses. At around 98 people per approval, Renown Park reflects a developing area. Future projections show Renown Park adding 410 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Renown Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting this region. Key projects are Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), Muse, Uniting on Hawker, and Third Street Bowden. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%.

As of June 2025962 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. The area has a notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 15.7% compared to the regional average of 17.7%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 3.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within Renown Park. These projections suggest national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Renown Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows Renown Park's median income was $42,748 and average income was $50,013. This is lower than Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% between July 2022 and September 2025, estimated incomes for Renown Park would be approximately $48,233 (median) and $56,430 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Renown Park all fall between the 10th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 26.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, 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 after housing costs, 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 while 46.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Adelaide metro's figures of 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Renown Park stood at 22.8%, with mortgaged properties at 24.7% and rented ones at 52.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,554, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Renown Park was recorded at $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Renown Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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 constitute 57.1 percent of all households, including 18.3 percent couples with children, 21.4 percent couples without children, and 14.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 42.9 percent, with lone person households at 37.0 percent and group households making up 6.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

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 at 33.7% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the South Australian (SA) average of 25.7% and the SA3 area average of 28.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 16.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.4% in tertiary education, 7.9% in primary education, and 4.4% pursuing secondary education. Brompton Primary School serves the Renown Park area, with an enrollment of 179 students as of a recent report. The school provides local educational services within typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1002), offering balanced educational opportunities focused exclusively on primary education. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.9, below the regional average of 13.6, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Transport analysis shows nine active stops operating within Renown Park. These include train and bus services. Eleven routes serve these stops, offering 1,099 weekly passenger trips in total.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 157 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 157 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 122 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Renown Park are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Renown Park shows below-average health indicators with common conditions prevalent at levels higher than the national average among older residents. Private health cover is very low at approximately 47%, covering around 849 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.8% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Renown Park, affecting 9.5% and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 70.6% claim to be completely free from medical ailments.

This compares to Greater Adelaide's 68.9%. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 315 people, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's 20.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the challenges they present compared to 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, making up 40.3% of people. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent in Renown Park compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 5.9% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (16.4%), Australian (16.2%), and Other (13.7%). Notably, Polish (1.6%) and Vietnamese (7.1%) populations are overrepresented in Renown Park compared to regional averages of 1.4% and 2.2%, respectively. Additionally, the Greek population is also higher than the regional average at 5.7%.

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

The median age in Renown Park is 36, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Renown Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.5%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (7.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.2% to 15.5%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 9.5% to 7.9%. The proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has also dropped, from 10.4% to 9.3%. By 2041, Renown Park's age composition is expected to change significantly. Notably, the number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 82%, increasing from 105 to 191 people.