Moving to Renmark SA 5341
What the official numbers say about living in Renmark — 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 $1,017 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Renmark grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,387 → 4,705 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, England, Greece; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Greek, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Renmark scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers).
Nearest airport: Renmark Airport, 6.8 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 213 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 5 parks — see them all on the Renmark profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Renmark Primary School 200 m · Renmark High School 450 m · St Joseph's School 950 m · St Francis of Assisi College 1.2 km · Renmark West Primary School 3.2 km
Groceries: Woolworths 500 m · Foodland 600 m · Riverland Sunfresh 600 m · Riverland Mini Supermarket 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Darnley Taylor Park 300 m · Renmark Riverside Park 850 m · Renmark Showgrounds 900 m · Arthur Sheperd Lions Park 1.8 km · Lock 5 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Renmark, most often seen first: Australasian Darter · Australian Pelican · Australian Wood Duck · Pacific Black Duck · Whistling Kite · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Renmark, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renmark here | 4,705 | — | 1/10 | 23% |
| Renmark West | 1,358 | — | 4/10 | 51% |
| Paringa | 1,131 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Berri | 4,143 | — | 1/10 | 27% |
| Monash | 1,110 | — | 3/10 | 41% |
| Glossop | 919 | — | 2/10 | 42% |
| Barmera | 2,884 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,387 people to 4,705. It sits about 213 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Renmark Paringa council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Renmark West · Paringa · Berri · Monash · Glossop · Barmera.
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