Renmark · Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity in Renmark

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A massive population jump of 362% since 2011 has transformed Renmark, which now houses 4,703 people. While the area has grown rapidly, its residents are noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident now aged 44.

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📍 Renmark, Urban Centre

Where Renmark sits — Total population

4,703 ▲ +362.0%
  • 1–2: 3 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–5: 0 areas
  • 5–9: 0 areas
  • 9–16: 2 areas
  • 16–27: 1 area
  • 27–47: 2 areas
  • 47–81: 2 areas
  • 81–139: 14 areas
  • 139–241: 145 areas
  • 241–418: 340 areas
  • 418–723: 351 areas
  • 723–1,252: 304 areas
  • 1,252–2,168: 191 areas
  • 2,168–3,752: 181 areas
  • 3,752–6,495: 107 areas
  • 6,495–11,242: 69 areas
  • 11,242–19,459: 44 areas
  • 19,459–33,683: 31 areas
  • 33,683–58,304: 17 areas
  • 58,304–100,921: 8 areas
  • 100,921–174,689: 8 areas
  • 174,689–302,378: 4 areas
  • 302,378–523,401: 5 areas
  • 523,401–905,982: 2 areas
  • 905,982–1,568,210: 1 area
  • 1,568,210–2,714,494: 2 areas
  • 2,714,494–4,698,656: 2 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Renmark — higher than 86% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Renmark4,703
5341, SA 7,914
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 3,685 people between 2011 and 2021, making it larger than about 87% of similar areas. Despite this growth, the typical age has dipped slightly to 44 years.

4,703 ▲ +362.0%

Higher than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1,018
  • 2016: 3,588
  • 2021: 4,703

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

44 yrs ▼ -2.2%

Younger than 54% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 45 yrs
  • 2016: 30 yrs
  • 2021: 44 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Seniors make up 26.9% of the community, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%. This older lean is consistent with a lower proportion of children under 15, which sits at 15.7%.

26.9% ▲ +22.5%

Higher than 66% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 22.0%
  • 2016: 1.3%
  • 2021: 26.9%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

15.7% ▲ +12.5%

Lower than 66% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 13.9%
  • 2016: 28.6%
  • 2021: 15.7%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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Renmark splits fairly evenly between Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (24%), with Older adults (45–64) at 23%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Indigenous residents now make up 4.6% of the population, a little above the national figure of 3.2%. Most people are married (42.4%), while those in de facto relationships fell to 11.9% since 2011.

4.6% ▲ +231.8%

Higher than 51% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.4%
  • 2016: 3.0%
  • 2021: 4.6%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

11.9% ▼ -10.2%

Lower than 64% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 13.2%
  • 2016: 22.1%
  • 2021: 11.9%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Renmark, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 65 males; 85+: 124 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 71 males; 80–84: 117 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 95 males; 75–79: 130 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 140 males; 70–74: 163 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 178 males; 65–69: 168 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 138 males; 60–64: 177 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 110 males; 55–59: 122 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 131 males; 50–54: 138 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 119 males; 45–49: 133 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 124 males; 40–44: 128 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 118 males; 35–39: 142 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 134 males; 30–34: 165 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 174 males; 25–29: 153 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 129 males; 20–24: 132 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 136 males; 15–19: 112 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 117 males; 10–14: 121 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 110 males; 5–9: 133 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 128 males; 0–4: 129 females

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). Demographics & Identity in Renmark [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL415037/renmark/topic/demographics-identity