Renmark · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Renmark

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

Typical weekly rents in Renmark are far below the national figure, with a $175 gap compared to the Australian average. This area is notably affordable for both renters and homeowners, though it sees a higher proportion of people renting than most other similar places.

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📍 Renmark, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Renmark sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +33.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Renmark — lower than 93% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Renmark$200
5341, SA $200
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $200, which is well below the South Australian figure of $300. Home loans are also among the lowest seen at this level, with typical monthly payments of $975 falling slightly since 2011.

$200 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $178
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$975 ▼ -3.2%

Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,007
  • 2016: $991
  • 2021: $975

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Renmark, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; Under $200 is next at 41%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Renmark, Under $1,000 is the majority at 52%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 40%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 36.5% of households renting, a figure well above the state and national levels. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright has risen to 33.2%, which is about the same as the South Australian average.

36.5% ▼ -12.6%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 41.8%
  • 2016: 39.8%
  • 2021: 36.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.2% ▲ +13.1%

Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 29.3%
  • 2016: 31.1%
  • 2021: 33.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Renmark splits fairly evenly between Rented (36%) and Owned outright (33%), with Owned with a mortgage at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses, which make up 79.5% of homes. While 72.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has moved down to 0.70, which is much lower than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

79.5% ▼ -0.9%

Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 80.3%
  • 2016: 82.0%
  • 2021: 79.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.8% ▲ +5.4%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 69.1%
  • 2016: 71.1%
  • 2021: 72.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Renmark, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Renmark, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Renmark [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031167/renmark/topic/housing-dwellings