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SA · Unincorporated SA Council

Renmark North, SA, 5341

Current weather

14.8°CMainly clear

66% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.4° / 11.1° today · 8.4 mm rain

Desirability index

45.7/100

#120 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Renmark North is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 678 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 13.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
678
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,395
Dwelling vacancy
11.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
33 of 279
Median monthly mortgage
$1,170
Employment rate
59.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
17 / 0 / 0

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

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$580

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)
9
Against the person
3
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
13.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 226 residents
State safety percentile
13.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
77
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

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
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
945
  • Renmark North PreschoolWarrego StreetPreschools
  • Renmark North SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 945

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Goolwa St - South East side (Renmark High School Senior Agricultural Centre)
  • Ral Ral Ave - East side (McCormick Centre)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

69 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Domestic Outbuilding
    33 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Construction of a freestanding verandah
    189 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Land Division in the form of a boundary realignment
    28 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 13 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Detached dwelling
    292 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Installation of ancillary accommodation in association with an existing dwelling
    180 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (dwelling excision)
    24 FINCH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 2 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    640 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of an ancillary accommodation building with an attached verandah and deck
    36 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Construction of a single storey dwelling addition inclusive of a verandah and carport
    153 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • entertainment area
    164 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a garage and alfresco UMR and a domestic outbuilding
    LOT 29 DARLING ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 25001049 - Temporary change of use of a portion of the existing shed to a dwelling
    LOT 39 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 22015727 - Inclusion of a verandah, lunchroom and office (internal building alterations)
    LOT 39 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    195 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a domestic outbuilding
    73 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of two extensions to an existing outbuilding
    26 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling
    LOT 105 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Erect permanent net structure over permanent irrigation plantings
    129 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 9 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • New full woodland grey carport
    640 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks
    LOT 39 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Installation of a prefabricated fibreglass pool, including pool equipment and safety barriers.
    120 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling
    75 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • January 2025

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    71 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling
    650 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a domestic outbuilding
    LOT 190 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of a freestanding verandah
    31 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Construction of a partially enclosed freestanding carport
    172 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • New Patio entertaining and sun off house Full colorbond
    320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building
    241 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Frontier Carport 5.5 x 5.3 x 3.0 Freestanding
    101 BARWON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Construction of a freestanding verandah and the installation of an inground swimming pool and spa with associated safety barriers and pool equipment
    320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • 12m x5m pitched timber pergola attached to existing dwelling, gable ends and covered with colorbond roofing and guttering
    452 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    120 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Establishment of a transport distribution facility comprising a maintenance/servicing shed, parts and consumables storage shed, administration office, wash bay, heavy vehicle parking areas, landscaping, and a stormwater detention dam
    77 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 22 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment

  • January 2024

  • Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling, and the installation of a spa with associated safety fencing
    207 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling
    26 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling
    51 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    41 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    23 FALCON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals

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

2021· 9 proposals

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

2020· 7 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Slipway

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

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Desirability index

Desirability score
45.7/100
Cohort rank
#120 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

  • 12m x5m pitched timber pergola attached to existing dwelling, gable ends and covered with colorbond roofing and gutteringplanning452 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 26 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwellingplanning75 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 19 Feb 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwellingplanning51 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 22 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling, and the installation of a spa with associated safety fencingplanning207 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 29 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodationplanning23 FALCON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 02 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning71 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 22 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning120 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 01 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 02 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning41 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 25 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a freestanding verandahplanning189 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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