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SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Renmark North, 5341
Est. population · Jun 2025
513
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-2.5%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,395/wk
Employment rate
59.6%
Languages at home
14.4%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Renmark North offers a slower smaller community life in Unincorporated SA, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Renmark North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
513
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#28
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
23rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 32.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5179th in Australia
- State rank
- 531st in SA
- Peer rank
- #28 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #145 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 75%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
513(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · -2.5% over 5 years · 49th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- -13
- Growth rank in SA
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~450), extrapolated at -1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 230 / 0 / 0 (+ 16 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 226 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 77
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 945
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 23th
School list
- Renmark North PreschoolWarrego StreetPreschools
- Renmark North SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 945 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 131 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
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)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Slipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Renmark Paringa District Hospital (4.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 33° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 58 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 53 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 83 mm · ~10 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 11 proposals
August 2026
- freestanding carport all galv frame, zine roofing with colour trim and gutter79 BARWON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing102 BREWARRINA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
July 2026
- Agricultural Building (Horticultural)LOT 249 DARLING ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
- New colorbond gable patio202 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)33 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah189 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
May 2026
- Land Division in the form of a boundary realignment28 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 13 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
April 2026
- Detached dwelling292 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
March 2026
- Installation of ancillary accommodation in association with an existing dwelling180 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
- Verandah640 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation building with an attached verandah and deck36 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a single storey dwelling addition inclusive of a verandah and carport153 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- entertainment area164 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a garage and alfresco UMR and a domestic outbuildingLOT 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 dwellingLOT 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
- Verandah195 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
May 2025
- Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a domestic outbuilding73 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of two extensions to an existing outbuilding26 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Detached dwellingLOT 105 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
April 2025
- Erect permanent net structure over permanent irrigation plantings129 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 9 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- New full woodland grey carport640 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthworksLOT 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 dwelling75 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
January 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding71 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling650 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a domestic outbuildingLOT 190 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah31 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a partially enclosed freestanding carport172 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
September 2024
- New Patio entertaining and sun off house Full colorbond320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building241 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Frontier Carport 5.5 x 5.3 x 3.0 Freestanding101 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 equipment320 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 guttering452 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding120 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding320 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 dam77 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 fencing207 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling26 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling51 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding41 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation23 FALCON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 24.0 km away).
Coalition 68.4%Labor 31.6%
5.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Renmark NorthLabor 30.0% · Coalition 70.0% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Renmark WestLabor 31.2% · Coalition 68.8% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- RenmarkLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- ParingaLabor 30.3% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
- LyrupLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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