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Renmark
15 km²
A noticeably older population defines Renmark, where the typical resident is 44 and more than a quarter of people are aged 65 or over. This community in South Australia is seeing a shift toward a more senior profile, with the number of older adults rising since 2011. While the area has grown recently, it is marked by lower typical incomes and a higher need for health support than most similar places. It remains a highly walkable town with a strong connection to the agricultural industry.
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Renmark is much older than most similar areas, with 26.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.4 percentage points since 2011. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is also a little above the state average at 4.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. The proportion of people born overseas is 17.7%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 78.0% of people, though Punjabi is the most common other language at 5.4%. About 16.7% of people use another language at home, which is a little below the state average.
People with no religion make up 41.5% of the community, a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.0%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 37.7%, though this has risen 10 percentage points since 2011.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $1,017 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high here, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. Additionally, 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest for similar areas.
Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level at 15.1%, though this has fallen 2.9 percentage points since 2011. A slightly higher than average 3.5% of people have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $429, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 26.9%, far above the national average.
Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per home. There is a notably high proportion of people living alone (34.9%) and one-parent families (21.0%) compared to most areas.
Rent is among the lowest for similar areas at a typical $200 a week. While 36.5% of households rent, 33.2% own their home outright.
Most people rely on cars, with 71.5% driving to work and very few using public transport. About 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.1% of the population, well above the national figure.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing are key industries, employing 16.0% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure.
Renmark is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas at this level, with an overall advantage score of 858. Population growth has also been among the lowest, falling 1.7% since 2021.
The area is quite dry, with annual rainfall of 241mm, although this is far above the South Australian average. Minimum temperatures are well below the state figure.
The town is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Most residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (94.7%), parks (96.9%), and health services (83.7%).