Renmark Paringa · Council (LGA)

Housing & Dwellings in Renmark Paringa

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far lower housing costs than the national average define Renmark Paringa, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is just $1,083. This affordability is a standout feature of the area, with both rents and loan repayments sitting well below state and national figures. Most residents live in spacious, detached homes, reflecting a stable residential landscape.

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📍 Renmark Paringa, Council (LGA)

Where Renmark Paringa sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +33.3%
  • $0–$21: 0 areas
  • $21–$43: 0 areas
  • $43–$64: 3 areas
  • $64–$86: 15 areas
  • $86–$107: 11 areas
  • $107–$129: 20 areas
  • $129–$150: 15 areas
  • $150–$171: 45 areas
  • $171–$193: 25 areas
  • $193–$214: 57 areas
  • $214–$236: 36 areas
  • $236–$257: 48 areas
  • $257–$279: 36 areas
  • $279–$300: 27 areas
  • $300–$321: 45 areas
  • $321–$343: 28 areas
  • $343–$364: 27 areas
  • $364–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$407: 26 areas
  • $407–$429: 10 areas
  • $429–$450: 6 areas
  • $450–$471: 12 areas
  • $471–$493: 2 areas
  • $493–$514: 7 areas
  • $514–$536: 5 areas
  • $536–$557: 4 areas
  • $557–$579: 2 areas
  • $579–$600: 7 areas

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Renmark Paringa — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Renmark Paringa$200
Rest of SA $220
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also much lower than in most areas, and have barely changed since 2011.

$200 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 71% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $175
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 → 0.0%

Lower than 71% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Renmark Paringa, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; Under $200 is next at 43%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Renmark Paringa splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (43%) and $1,000–$1,799 (42%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 11%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More people own their homes outright here than in the rest of South Australia, with 37% of households owning their place fully. Meanwhile, the share of households renting fell to 26.4% since 2011.

26.4% ▼ -10.9%

Higher than 54% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 29.7%
  • 2016: 29.4%
  • 2021: 26.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.0% ▲ +10.3%

Lower than 52% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 33.6%
  • 2016: 34.0%
  • 2021: 37.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Renmark Paringa, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common, making up 85.4% of all homes, which is far above the national figure. This explains why the area has a high proportion of larger homes, with 78% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

85.4% ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 62% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 88.9%
  • 2016: 88.2%
  • 2021: 85.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.0% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 56% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 76.2%
  • 2016: 76.5%
  • 2021: 78.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Renmark Paringa, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Renmark Paringa, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Renmark Paringa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA46670/renmark-paringa/topic/housing-dwellings