Renmark, SA: suburb profile

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 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Renmark is India. The most common religion is No religion (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is 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).

Population
4,705
Census 2021
Median income
$602/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
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 vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Renmark is $602 a week, 21% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 565th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $100 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older 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.
MeasureRenmarkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$602/wk$759/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,017/wk$1,494/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$300/wk −33%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$975/mo$1,534/mo −36%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%19.5% +0.2 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, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Renmark Population

4,705 residents at the 2021 Census.

Renmark Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$602/wk
$31,304 per year
Ranked 7,049 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Renmark Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Renmark against your income

About $4,407 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $817/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Renmark Schools

4
schools nearby
2
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: 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 Map

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Renmark, South Australia: 34.1629°S, 140.7500°E

Renmark Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Renmark

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

319
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

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

India
4.4%
England
2.5%
Greece
1.6%
Afghanistan
1.0%
Nepal
0.6%
Italy
0.6%
Vietnam
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
5.4%
Greek
2.8%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Mandarin
0.7%
Italian
0.7%
Turkish
0.7%
Nepali
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
36.3%
Australian
35.4%
German
11.2%
Irish
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.4%
Greek
3.9%
Indian
3.1%
Italian
2.9%
Chinese
1.1%
Dutch
1.0%

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
41.4%
Catholic
11.3%
Anglican
8.0%
Not stated
7.5%
Lutheran
6.3%
Other religions
5.9%
Sikhism
5.7%
Uniting Church
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.5% 1,685
Separated
3.8% 151
Divorced
9.8% 390
Widowed
9.3% 368
Never married
34.6% 1,371

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Renmark

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,986 occupied private dwellings in Renmark at the 2021 Census, 36.5% were rented, 33.2% owned outright and 24.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.5% 90 dwellings
Owned outright
33.2% 659 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.2% 480 dwellings
Rented
36.5% 725 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 40 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Renmark

Employment

Employed full-time
28.8% 1,043 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 741 people
Unemployed
3.9% 143 people
Not in labour force
46.8% 1,696 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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
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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.1%
Has need for assistance
8.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
515
Arthritis
204
Diabetes
193
Asthma
179
Heart disease
175
Lung condition
154
Cancer
92
Stroke
74
Kidney disease
47
Dementia
29

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 450
Did not provide
87.9% 3,268

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.2% 601
Not a volunteer
83.8% 3,116

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.6% 134
Never served
96.4% 3,597

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
75
1961: 1970
114
1971: 1980
38
1981: 1990
51
1991: 2000
38
2001: 2010
126
2011: 2015
106
2016
23
2017
34
2018
19
2019
95
2020
44

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,720
Moved from SA
303
Moved: same area (SA2)
202
Moved from overseas
32
Moved from VIC
30
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from NT
5
Moved from WA
3

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

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

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

190 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
88
Property Damage
42
Assault
34
Break & Enter
18
Fraud
4
Other Against Person
4

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

The closest suburb to Renmark is Paringa, 3.1 km away.

Paringa
3.1 km away · income $800/wk · rent $200/wk
Renmark North
4.5 km away · income $609/wk · rent $240/wk
Renmark West
4.9 km away · income $788/wk · rent $200/wk
Berri
18.3 km away · income $610/wk · rent $215/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 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 typical SA suburb ($759/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.