Renmark North, SA: suburb profile

The population of Renmark North SA is 678 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Renmark North is $609 per week ($31,668 per year). Median rent in Renmark North is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Renmark North has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Renmark North has a population density of 17 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Renmark North is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Renmark North is $1,170.

There were 5 recorded offences in Renmark North in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Population
678
Census 2021
Median income
$609/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$240/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Renmark North vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Renmark North is $609 a week, 20% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 557th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $240 a week, $60 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 17.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRenmark NorthTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$609/wk$759/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,395/wk$1,494/wk −7%$1,637/wk
Rent$240/wk$300/wk −20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,170/mo$1,534/mo −24%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.2%19.5% −2.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Renmark North, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Renmark North Population

678 residents at the 2021 Census.

Renmark North Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$609/wk
$31,668 per year
Ranked 6,950 of 14,663
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
Ranked 6,627 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,170/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Renmark North Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,395/wk
Median rent $240/wk
Rent to income 17.2%

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

Median rent in Renmark North against your income

About $6,045 a month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,155/wk
Rent share 17.2%

Renmark North Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
945
avg ICSEA score
131
total students
Renmark North School Government
Primary · R-6 · 131 students
945
ICSEA

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

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Renmark North Map

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People in Renmark North

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (357) Female 47.0% (317)

Population Density

17
people per km²
678 people · 39.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,538
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.9%
Greece
1.8%
India
1.6%
Germany
0.6%
Italy
0.6%
Nepal
0.4%
Vietnam
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
7.1%
Italian
1.5%
Punjabi
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Mandarin
0.6%
Nepali
0.4%
Turkish
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.6%
English
36.6%
German
10.6%
Greek
6.6%
Irish
5.3%
Scottish
3.7%
Italian
3.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Indian
2.1%
Croatian
1.5%
Dutch
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.6%
Catholic
14.3%
Eastern Orthodox
7.4%
Not stated
6.3%
Anglican
4.9%
Lutheran
4.1%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Islam
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.0% 286
Separated
3.0% 17
Divorced
7.9% 45
Widowed
6.1% 35
Never married
33.0% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.6%
Couple: no children
30.3%
Couple: no children under 15
22.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%
One parent: children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.0%
2 persons
38.4%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
12.8%
5 persons
7.9%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Renmark North

Housing Tenure

Of the 244 occupied private dwellings in Renmark North at the 2021 Census, 11.9% were rented, 40.2% owned outright and 45.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
40.2% 98 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.1% 110 dwellings
Rented
11.9% 29 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.1% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
13.9%
3 bedrooms
50.8%
4 bedrooms
26.9%
5 bedrooms
2.1%
6+ bedrooms
3.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
6.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
12.6%
$800-$999/mo
13.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
21.3%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
20.1%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Work, income and education in Renmark North

Employment

Employed full-time
36.1% 183 people
Employed part-time
25.4% 129 people
Unemployed
3.0% 15 people
Not in labour force
35.5% 180 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.5%
Managers
17.0%
Professionals
14.0%
Labourers
13.5%
Sales Workers
7.0%
Clerical & Administrative
6.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.9%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
3.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Bachelor Degree
12.0%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
17.9%
Engineering
13.7%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Architecture & Building
11.9%
Health
10.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.1%
Agriculture & Environment
8.3%
Education
7.7%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
44.8%
Secondary: Government
33.3%
Primary: Catholic
12.4%
Vocational Education
5.7%
Pre-school
3.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.3%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
43
Asthma
30
Diabetes
25
Arthritis
24
Heart disease
24
Lung condition
12
Cancer
12
Stroke
7
Kidney disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 85
Did not provide
83.6% 434

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.1% 74
Not a volunteer
85.9% 450

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.7% 9
Never served
98.3% 527

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
8.0%
2 children
27.4%
3 children
28.3%
4 children
6.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
25
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
13
1991: 2000
5
2001: 2010
3
2011: 2015
4
2016
4
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

6.9%
moved in the last year
25.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
579
Moved from SA
20
Moved: same area (SA2)
13
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5: 14 hours
30.2%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.4%
Step family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Renmark North Crime Statistics

5 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Renmark North

The closest suburb to Renmark North is Renmark, 4.5 km away.

Renmark
4.5 km away · income $602/wk · rent $200/wk
Renmark West
6.5 km away · income $788/wk · rent $200/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renmark North

What is the population of Renmark North SA?

The population of Renmark North SA is 678 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 17 people per km². Renmark North is ranked #4,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Renmark North?

The median personal income in Renmark North SA is $609 per week, or $31,668 per year. The median household income is $1,395 per week. Family income is $1,538 per week. Renmark North is ranked #6,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Renmark North?

Median rent in Renmark North SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Renmark North ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Renmark North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Renmark North SA is $1,170. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Renmark North?

The median age in Renmark North SA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Renmark North a good suburb to live in?

Renmark North is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 678. The median income is $609/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41249. All dollar figures in AUD.