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Rendelsham SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rendelsham, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rendelsham SA is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rendelsham is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Rendelsham is $125 per week ($542 per month). Rendelsham has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Rendelsham has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rendelsham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rendelsham is $802.

There were 8 recorded offences in Rendelsham in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Rendelsham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rendelsham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$810/wk

$42,120 per year

#3430 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

#8470 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$802/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rendelsham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (112) Female 50.4% (114)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

229 people · 78.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Rendelsham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rendelsham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.2% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.8% 25 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rendelsham Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rendelsham Religion

No Religion

58.0%

Catholic

16.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.6%

Anglican

4.2%

Lutheran

4.2%

Not stated

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rendelsham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rendelsham Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 66 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 35 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

37.0% 61 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Rendelsham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Certificate I/II

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Rendelsham Occupation

Professionals

32.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.7%

Managers

18.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

6.6%

Labourers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Rendelsham Field of Study

Engineering

29.8%

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Education

15.8%

Health

14.0%

Agriculture & Environment

10.5%

Society & Culture

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Rendelsham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rendelsham Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$4,000+/wk

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rendelsham Marital Status

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Married

53.0% 96

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Separated

2.2% 4

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Divorced

8.8% 16

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Widowed

5.0% 9

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Never married

30.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rendelsham Ancestry

English

38.9%

Australian

32.8%

Scottish

9.3%

German

6.8%

Irish

5.1%

Filipino

2.9%

Other

1.9%

Italian

1.3%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rendelsham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.5%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.2%

Pre-school

9.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Rendelsham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 20

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 425

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Rendelsham Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.9% 46

—

Not a volunteer

73.1% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rendelsham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

38.9%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rendelsham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

19.8%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Walked only

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Rendelsham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.6%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

22.4%

4+ vehicles

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Rendelsham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

9.3%

3 bedrooms

61.6%

4 bedrooms

22.1%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Rendelsham Population Mobility

5.1%

moved in the last year

18.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rendelsham Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

434

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rendelsham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Rendelsham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rendelsham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.9%

Couple — no children

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rendelsham Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 5

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Never served

97.2% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rendelsham Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 19

—

Did not provide

88.8% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rendelsham Children Ever Born

No children

15.9%

2 children

46.0%

3 children

27.0%

4 children

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Rendelsham When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Rendelsham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

25.6%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Rendelsham Household Size

1 person

24.7%

2 persons

40.3%

3 persons

6.5%

4 persons

9.1%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rendelsham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

204

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Rendelsham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rendelsham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Rendelsham Schools

schools nearby

government

1007

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rendelsham Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 39 students

1007

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rendelsham Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,213/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Rendelsham

Your weekly income

≈ $5,256/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $1,088/wk

Rent share 10.3%

Rendelsham vs State & National Average

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Pop: 115 Income: $841/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 116 Income: $656/wk Rent: $300/wk

Macgillivray

Pop: 117 Income: $639/wk Rent: $150/wk

Weeroona Island

Pop: 117 Income: $480/wk Rent: $220/wk

Belvidere

Pop: 118 Income: $709/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 119 Income: $659/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rendelsham

What is the population of Rendelsham SA?

The population of Rendelsham SA is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Rendelsham is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rendelsham?

The median personal income in Rendelsham SA is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year.The median household income is $1,213 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Rendelsham is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rendelsham?

Median rent in Rendelsham SA is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rendelsham ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rendelsham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rendelsham SA is $802. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rendelsham?

The median age in Rendelsham SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rendelsham a good suburb to live in?

Rendelsham is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 229.The median income is $810/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41247. All dollar figures in AUD.