Moving to Renmark West SA 5341
What the official numbers say about living in Renmark West — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $1,685 a week.
About 86% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Renmark West grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,326 → 1,358 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Turkish, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Renmark West sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest airport: Renmark Airport, 4.9 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 211 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 2 supermarkets · 1 park — see them all on the Renmark West profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Renmark West Primary School 300 m · St Francis of Assisi College 1.9 km · Renmark High School 2.7 km · Renmark Primary School 2.8 km · St Joseph's School 3.5 km · Renmark North Primary School 4.7 km
Groceries: Riverland Mini Supermarket 2.3 km · Riverland Sunfresh 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Renmark Showgrounds 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Renmark West, most often seen first: Australasian Darter · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Wood Duck · Australian Pelican · Whistling Kite · Australasian Purple Swamphen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Renmark West, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renmark West here | 1,358 | — | 4/10 | 14% |
| Renmark | 4,705 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Paringa | 1,131 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Berri | 4,143 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Monash | 1,110 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Glossop | 919 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Barmera | 2,884 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Renmark Paringa — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barker — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5341 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Renmark West profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,326 people to 1,358. It sits about 211 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Renmark Paringa council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Renmark West vs Paringa.
Nearby guides: Renmark · Paringa · Berri · Monash · Glossop · Barmera.
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