South Australia · Suburb Profile

Renmark SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Renmark SA is 4,705 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Renmark is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Renmark is $200 per week ($867 per month). Renmark has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Renmark has a population density of 319.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Renmark is India. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Renmark is $975.

There were 190 recorded offences in Renmark in 2025-26, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (88 offences).

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Renmark Population

residents (Census 2021)

Renmark Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$602/wk

$31,304 per year

#7049 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$975/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Renmark Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (2,214) Female 53.0% (2,493)

Population Density

319.3

people per km²

4,705 people · 14.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,345

Family income/wk

Renmark 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Renmark Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.9% 659 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.1% 480 dwellings

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

Renmark Country of Birth

Australia

86.9%

India

5.5%

England

2.4%

Greece

1.6%

Afghanistan

1.4%

Indonesia

0.8%

Cambodia

0.5%

China

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Croatia

0.2%

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

Renmark Religion

No Religion

45.1%

Catholic

12.3%

Anglican

8.7%

Not stated

8.2%

Lutheran

6.9%

Other Religions Tot

6.4%

Othr Rel Sikhism

6.2%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Renmark Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Renmark Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

39.8%

Greek

19.9%

Other

16.6%

SAL Tot

5.7%

Vietnamese

5.4%

Mandarin

4.2%

IAL Nepali

4.2%

Turkish

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Renmark Employment

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Employed full-time

28.8% 1,043 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 741 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 143 people

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Not in labour force

46.8% 1,696 people

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

Renmark Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Renmark Occupation

Community & Personal Service

18.3%

Professionals

18.0%

Labourers

15.3%

Managers

14.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Sales Workers

5.5%

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

Renmark Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Society & Culture

16.9%

Engineering

14.2%

Health

12.9%

Education

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.0%

Agriculture & Environment

5.7%

Architecture & Building

4.7%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Renmark Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Renmark Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Renmark Marital Status

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Married

42.5% 1,685

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Separated

3.8% 151

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Divorced

9.8% 390

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Widowed

9.3% 368

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Never married

34.6% 1,371

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Renmark Ancestry

English

29.5%

Australian

28.7%

Other

9.3%

German

9.1%

Irish

5.1%

Scottish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Greek

3.1%

Indian

2.5%

Italian

2.3%

Chinese

0.9%

Dutch

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Renmark School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.7%

Secondary — Government

27.9%

Primary — Catholic

19.0%

Vocational Education

12.6%

Pre-school

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

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

Renmark Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.5% 837

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No need for assistance

90.5% 8,006

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

Renmark Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.2% 601

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Not a volunteer

83.8% 3,116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Renmark Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

7.1%

$600-$799/mo

15.4%

$800-$999/mo

21.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

4.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Renmark How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.9%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

Walked only

5.1%

Bus

1.0%

Bicycle

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Truck

0.2%

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

Renmark Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.4%

1 vehicle

41.1%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

11.2%

4+ vehicles

4.4%

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

Renmark Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

21.8%

3 bedrooms

57.0%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

5 bedrooms

1.5%

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

Renmark Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

43.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Renmark Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

438

Indigenous residents

8,496

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Renmark Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

515

Arthritis

204

Diabetes

193

Asthma

179

Heart disease

175

Lung condition

154

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Renmark Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Renmark Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — children under 15

32.7%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Renmark Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 134

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Never served

96.4% 3,597

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Renmark Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 450

—

Did not provide

87.9% 3,268

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Renmark Children Ever Born

No children

26.8%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

34.0%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

5.7%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Renmark When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

114

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

126

2011–2015

106

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Renmark Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

32.9%

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

Renmark Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

8.8%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Renmark Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,720

Moved from SA

303

Moved — same area (SA2)

202

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

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

Renmark Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Step family — no other children

9.2%

Blended family — no other children

5.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Renmark Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 190 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Renmark Schools

schools nearby

government

965

avg ICSEA score

1,121

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 260 students

1015

ICSEA

St Francis of Assisi College Catholic

Secondary · 7-11 · 228 students

1004

ICSEA

Renmark High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 414 students

930

ICSEA

Renmark Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 219 students

911

ICSEA

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

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Renmark Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,017/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Renmark

Your weekly income

≈ $4,407/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $817/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Renmark vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,367 Income: $874/wk Rent: $413/wk

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Pop: 2,373 Income: $979/wk Rent: $350/wk

Panorama

Pop: 2,388 Income: $817/wk Rent: $380/wk

Woodville Gardens

Pop: 2,412 Income: $517/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 2,429 Income: $830/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 2,438 Income: $874/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renmark

What is the population of Renmark SA?

The population of Renmark SA is 4,705 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 319.3 people per km².Renmark is ranked #1,660 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Renmark?

The median personal income in Renmark SA is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,017 per week.Family income is $1,345 per week.Renmark is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Renmark?

Median rent in Renmark SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Renmark ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Renmark?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Renmark SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Renmark?

The median age in Renmark SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Renmark a good suburb to live in?

Renmark is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,705.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 41248. All dollar figures in AUD.