Renmark

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 26.9% of the population, which is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 17.7% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the state and national averages.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 16.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 41.5% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40.0% of the population.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,017 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a higher than average rate of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Volunteering and unpaid care rates are lower than in most similar areas. However, a higher proportion of residents served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 4.5% of the community, with a typical personal income of $429 that is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is among the highest at this level.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. About 34.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Rental properties are much more common than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, though these tend to have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work, and very few people work from home. While public transport stops are relatively numerous, only 0.9% of people use them to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, health care, and retail. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

The overall crime rate is much higher than in most similar areas, particularly for theft and assault. However, motor vehicle theft is lower than in most similar areas.

Renmark is very walkable, with 95.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. This is far above the state average, providing easy access to groceries, parks, and health services.