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Renmark vs Yamba

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Renmark profile · Yamba profile

Renmark Yamba

Renmark and Yamba (SA) are nearby areas in South Australia that differ sharply in size and layout. Renmark is a larger hub of 4,705 people with a very walkable environment, where 94.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Yamba (SA) is sparsely populated with only 3 residents and is car-dependent. There are also stark income differences; the typical household income in Yamba (SA) is $3,250 per week, which is far higher than the $1,017 seen in Renmark.

Both areas share a similar flat landscape, with very little difference in their mean terrain slope. While they are close in distance, they have moved in different directions over time, and the gap in their typical age has widened, with residents now far older in Renmark by 11 years. This age difference is reflected in their typical residents: those in Renmark are noticeably older than the national figure, while those in Yamba (SA) are noticeably younger.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Renmarkin Yamba +4,702 larger in Renmark gap steady
4,705 86th pct 3 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4,387
  • First area, 2016: 4,634
  • First area, 2021: 4,705
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Renmarkin Yamba +11 yrs older in Renmark gap widening
44 yrs 46th pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in Renmarkin Yamba
4.5% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
26.9% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
15.7% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.1%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
11.9% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%

Age structure

10.6% Youth (15–24) +122.7 pts ▸ 133.3%
26.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
24.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
22.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
15.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

34.5% Never married +65.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
42.4% Married ◂ +42.4 pts 0.0%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.3% Widowed ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Separated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Renmarkin Yamba
17.7% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%

Country of birth

76.0% Australia +24.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.4% India ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.6% Nepal ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Italy ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

35.4% Australian +64.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.3% English ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%
11.2% German ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
6.3% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Scottish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Greek ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Indian ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% Italian ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Chinese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Renmarkin Yamba
16.7% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
Limited English in Renmarkin Yamba
3.5% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%

Language used at home

78.0% English only +22.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.4% Punjabi ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.8% Greek ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Renmarkin Yamba
41.5% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 33.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%

Religious affiliation

40.0% Christianity +60.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
41.5% No religion +58.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.5% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other religions ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
2.7% Islam ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Hinduism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

37.7% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.7%
Bachelor+ in Renmarkin Yamba
9.9% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
Schools/1k kids in Renmarkin Yamba
5.43 60th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Renmarkin Yamba +6 more in Renmark
6 74th pct 0 0th pct
229 41st pct —
960 32nd pct —

Highest year of school

37.7% Year 12 +62.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.2% Year 10 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
18.6% Year 11 ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
16.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.6% Certificate III / IV +63.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
14.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.4% Agriculture & environment +95.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.2% Management & commerce ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
14.0% Society & culture ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
12.6% Engineering & related ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
9.9% Health ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.2% Education ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Architecture & building ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Renmarkin Yamba +$1,023 higher in Yamba
$602 25th pct $1,625 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $414
  • First area, 2016: $494
  • First area, 2021: $602
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Household income in Renmarkin Yamba +$2,233 higher in Yamba
$1,017 14th pct $3,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $728
  • First area, 2016: $883
  • First area, 2021: $1,017
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
Family income in Renmarkin Yamba +$1,654 higher in Yamba
$1,345 17th pct $2,999 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $921
  • First area, 2016: $1,109
  • First area, 2021: $1,345
  • Second area, 2021: $2,999
High earners in Renmarkin Yamba
3.9% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
High-income homes in Renmarkin Yamba
7.3% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
25.8% Under $650 ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
22.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.7% Under $650 ◂ +49.7 pts 0.0%
34.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Renmarkin Yamba
35.4% 79th pct —
Mental health in Renmarkin Yamba
10.9% 76th pct —
Needs assistance in Renmarkin Yamba
8.9% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.3% Heart disease +127.1 pts ▸ 133.3%
12.8% Arthritis ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.9% Mental health ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Cancer ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Lung condition ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Stroke ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dementia ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.3% None +76.0 pts ▸ 133.3%
20.7% One condition ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
9.1% Two conditions ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% Three or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Renmarkin Yamba
15.1% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.1%
Unpaid carers in Renmarkin Yamba
11.3% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
Unpaid child care in Renmarkin Yamba
21.1% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
Defence service in Renmarkin Yamba
3.5% 64th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Renmarkin Yamba
20.6% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Renmarkin Yamba +214 larger in Renmark
214 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Renmarkin Yamba
22 yrs 33rd pct —
33.3% 33rd pct —
Unemployment in Renmarkin Yamba
26.9% 91st pct —
Median income in Renmarkin Yamba
$429 21st pct —
Household income in Renmarkin Yamba
$945 16th pct —
Indigenous language in Renmarkin Yamba
4.2% 51st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Renmarkin Yamba +0.5 larger in Renmark gap widening
2.2 24th pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
One-parent in Renmarkin Yamba
21.0% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.2%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
Living alone in Renmarkin Yamba
34.9% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 36.8%
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%

Family composition

35.0% Couples without children +65.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
42.4% Couples with children ◂ +42.4 pts 0.0%
21.0% One-parent families ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Other families ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.7% 2 people ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
34.9% 1 person ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% 3 people ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% 4 people ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% 5 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% 6 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $150
  • First area, 2016: $178
  • First area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Renmarkin Yamba +$390 higher in Renmark
$975 14th pct $585 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,040
  • First area, 2016: $991
  • First area, 2021: $975
  • Second area, 2021: $585
People / bedroom in Renmarkin Yamba +0.20 higher in Renmark
0.70 14th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50
36.5% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.8%
  • First area, 2016: 39.8%
  • First area, 2021: 36.5%
Owned outright in Renmarkin Yamba
33.2% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.4%
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
Separate houses in Renmarkin Yamba
79.5% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 80.3%
  • First area, 2016: 82.0%
  • First area, 2021: 79.5%
3+ bedrooms in Renmarkin Yamba
72.8% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 69.1%
  • First area, 2016: 71.1%
  • First area, 2021: 72.8%

How homes are owned or rented

36.5% Rented ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%
33.2% Owned outright ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%
24.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
4.5% Other tenure ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

79.5% Separate house +20.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
16.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
3.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Other dwelling ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +55.8 pts 0.0%
21.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
15.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.5% 5 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

9.4% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
Work from home in Renmarkin Yamba
3.3% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
PT commute in Renmarkin Yamba
0.9% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
PT stops in Renmarkin Yamba +11 more in Renmark
11 81st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Renmarkin Yamba +2.34 more in Renmark
2.34 67th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Renmarkin Yamba +21.5 more in Renmark
21.5 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Renmarkin Yamba +7 more in Renmark
7 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Renmarkin Yamba
2 14th pct —

How people get to work

71.5% Car (driver) +28.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Walked ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Worked at home ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
34.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
11.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
9.4% No vehicle ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% 4 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Renmarkin Yamba
40.1% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 37.6%
  • First area, 2016: 38.2%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
Recent arrivals in Renmarkin Yamba
23.1% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Renmarkin Yamba
7.1% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
Participation in Renmarkin Yamba
51.6% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 49.7%
  • First area, 2016: 48.0%
  • First area, 2021: 51.6%
Full-time in Renmarkin Yamba
55.0% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 56.9%
  • First area, 2016: 57.4%
  • First area, 2021: 55.0%

Industries people work in

16.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +84.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.8% Retail trade ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.8% Manufacturing ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Education & training ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Construction ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Administrative & support ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Other services ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.2% Managers +87.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
9.6% Clerical & administrative +90.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.7% Labourers ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
13.2% Community & personal service ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.8% Professionals ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Sales workers ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Renmarkin Yamba
7,078 78th pct —
Assault/100k in Renmarkin Yamba
1,913 86th pct —
Robbery/100k in Renmarkin Yamba
21 13th pct —
Burglary/100k in Renmarkin Yamba
680 65th pct —
Theft/100k in Renmarkin Yamba
2,827 78th pct —
Vehicle theft/100k in Renmarkin Yamba
106 26th pct —
Property damage/100k in Renmarkin Yamba
1,148 72nd pct —
5-yr change in Renmarkin Yamba
-7.2% 49th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Renmarkin Yamba +6.9 higher in Renmark
7.0 93rd pct 0.1 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Renmarkin Yamba +7.3 more in Renmark
7.3 96th pct 0.1 38th pct
15-min city in Renmarkin Yamba +95.3 pts higher in Renmark
95.3% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Renmarkin Yamba +85.6 pts higher in Renmark
94.7% 97th pct 9.1% 64th pct
Walk to transit in Renmarkin Yamba +73.1 pts higher in Renmark
73.1% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Renmarkin Yamba +88.2 pts higher in Renmark
88.2% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Renmarkin Yamba +96.9 pts higher in Renmark
96.9% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Renmarkin Yamba +83.7 pts higher in Renmark
83.7% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Renmarkin Yamba +309.1 more in Yamba
24.2 67th pct 333.3 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Renmarkin Yamba +37 higher in Renmark
37 76th pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Renmarkin Yamba +0.8 pts higher in Yamba
2.3% 2nd pct 3.1% 15th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Renmark vs Yamba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41248/renmark/vs/SAL41672/yamba