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SA · Renmark Paringa Council

Renmark, SA, 5341

Current weather

14.6°CMainly clear

68% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 15.3° / 11° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

54.2/100

#101 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Renmark is a smaller suburban community in the Renmark Paringa area, home to around 4,705 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 333 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 70.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400 (flats $295, houses $420), 6 school and preschool sites in the area, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,705
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,017
Dwelling vacancy
10.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
228 of 2,214
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Employment rate
47.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
151 / 322 / 66

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$295
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$420
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
45

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
333
Against the person
100
Against property
233
Rate per 1,000 residents
70.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 47 residents
State safety percentile
76.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
77
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault22
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental49
  • Other Theft61
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury55
  • Theft From Shop56

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6 (4 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
968
  • Instrumental Music Renmark Primary School58 Murtho StreetSupport Services
  • Renmark Children's Centre204 Eighteenth StreetIntegrated Centres
  • Renmark High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 930
  • Renmark Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 911
  • Renmark West PreschoolTarcoola StreetPreschools
  • Renmark West Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 968
  • St Francis of Assisi CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 1004
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1015

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cowra St / Seventeenth St - South East side (Renmark)
  • Nineteenth St - East side (Renmark High School)
  • Nineteenth St - West side (Renmark Plaza)
  • Remark Ave - South East side (Renmark Bus Bay)
  • Seventeenth St / Cowra St - East side (Chaffey Theatre)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

436 planning-related records

2026· 39 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Installation of 15 tourist accommodation cabins within an existing caravan and tourist park
    LOT 35 PATEY DR RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Combined Fence and Retaining Wall
    3E HISGROVE RD RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding
    LOT 34 MILDURA ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Single level group dwelling (Site 121)
    1 MURRAY DYER AV RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Single level group dwelling (Site 122)
    1 MURRAY DYER AV RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Construction of a new soccer clubroom facility incorporating a clubroom/multipurpose space, bar, canteen/kitchen, outdoor viewing and dining areas, spectator seating, change rooms, amenities, an office, and a laundry, designed to support match day operations, training activities, community use, and private events and functions
    158 COWRA ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Garaport (Garage/Carport)
    24 NINETEENTH ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • land division - two (2) allotments into four (4) allotments plus the creation of an easement over adjacent land
    4 STONEHAM DR RENMARK SA 5341;93 PYAP ST RENMARK SA 5341;95 PYAP ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Carport
    104 PYAP ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Installation of Fiberglass Swimming Pool, Sanitary Equipment and Safety Barrier Fencing
    11 NEW LANDING WAY RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • internal fitout
    165 MURRAY AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Replace existing verandah/ pergola (3mx4m) with new verandah/ pergola (7mx7m) as existing one is damaged
    13 HALE ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Carport
    1 STONEHAM DR RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Extension to existing community storage shed
    83 PARINGA ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Garage
    5 TWELFTH ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Swimming pool including safety barriers and associated pool equipment
    34 HALE ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Change of use of an existing building to a Medical Centre (consulting rooms) with associated building alterations and advertising signage
    117 RAL RAL AV RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Change of use to a Pharmacy (Shop, Consulting Rooms, Office) with associated advertisements
    17 -25 RAL RAL AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Skillion colourbond steel verandah
    39 FLINDERS ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Additions to an existing school comprising the construction of a gymnasium building (inclusive of a single court, training room, entry foyer, spectator seating, storerooms and associated amenities) with associated signage, carparking, internal access roads, retaining walls, and additional landscaping.
    260 TWENTYFIRST ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    LOT 116 NINETEENTH ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Add New Cooldek Verandah to Dwelling
    1 MURRAY DYER AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Internal Building Alterations (Bathroom and Laundry Renovation, Conversion of Gym to Study and Bedroom)
    6 SORRENTO CT RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    5 MADIGAN ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey group dwelling with a garage UMR
    1 MURRAY DYER AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    38 JAMES AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    2 RUSTON ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Carport
    192 FIFTEENTH ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Two, Single Storey Detached Dwellings with Garage and Alfresco UMR
    52 PYAP ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Construction of a three-storey tourist accommodation building with associated decks, balconies, feature walls, and a sealed carpark in association with an existing hotel/motel
    81 -125 MURRAY AV RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Carport
    20 BARRINGTON ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah
    1 MURRAY DYER AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • verandah
    69 COWRA ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • 1 x single-storey detached dwelling with associated fencing/retaining walls 2 x single-storey semi-detached dwellings with associated fencing/retaining walls
    13 WATTLE ST RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • three single storey dwellings with associated fencing/retaining walls, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    11 WATTLE ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of two verandahs attached to an existing dwelling
    4 TUCKER CT RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of a storage shed in association with the existing distillery
    347 RENMARK AV RENMARK SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a garage and alfresco UMR
    5B DEAN SEMLER DR RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
  • Flat & Gable Patio to replace Flat roof
    6 DIX ST RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
2025· 64 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Change of use an existing office to a shop (Sammy’s Sando & Espresso Bar) with associated advertising signage
    53 RENMARK AV RENMARK SA 5341Decision Made
2024· 73 proposals

73 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 64 proposals

64 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 61 proposals

61 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 67 proposals

67 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 56 proposals

56 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

178 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Pieman's Kitchen Bakery CafeBakery

    237 Industry Road, Renmark

  • Renmark Patisserie BakeryBakery

    40 Renmark Avenue

  • Paul Hutchins Loan CentreBank
  • Bbq (3)
  • SPA BeautifulBeauty salon
  • Sleep ZoneBed
  • Bench (44)
  • Renmark Paringa CouncilBicycle Parking

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Renmark Paringa District HospitalRal Ral AvenuePublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Renmark Childrens Centrekindergarten

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
54.2/100
Cohort rank
#101 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Renmark Childrens Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Renmark Paringa District HospitalhealthRal Ral AvenuePublic Hospital
  • 1 x single-storey detached dwelling with associated fencing/retaining walls 2 x single-storey semi-detached dwellings with associated fencing/retaining wallsplanning13 WATTLE ST RENMARK SA 5341Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Add New Cooldek Verandah to Dwellingplanning1 MURRAY DYER AV RENMARK SA 5341Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Additions to an existing school comprising the construction of a gymnasium building (inclusive of a single court, training room, entry foyer, spectator seating, storerooms and associated amenities) with associated signage, carparking, internal access roads, retaining walls, and additional landscaping.planning260 TWENTYFIRST ST RENMARK SA 5341Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning104 PYAP ST RENMARK SA 5341Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning1 STONEHAM DR RENMARK SA 5341Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Decision Made

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