SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Renmark North, 5341
Current weather
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82% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.1° today · 1.6 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Renmark North is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 678 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-40%), roughly 13.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 678
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,395
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 279
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,170
- Employment rate
- 59.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 226 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 77
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 945
- Renmark North PreschoolWarrego StreetPreschools
- Renmark North SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 945
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Goolwa St - South East side (Renmark High School Senior Agricultural Centre)
- Ral Ral Ave - East side (McCormick Centre)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
69 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding33 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
- Construction of a freestanding verandah189 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division in the form of a boundary realignment28 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 13 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
April 2026
- Detached dwelling292 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
March 2026
- Installation of ancillary accommodation in association with an existing dwelling180 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (dwelling excision)24 FINCH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 2 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah640 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation building with an attached verandah and deck36 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a single storey dwelling addition inclusive of a verandah and carport153 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- entertainment area164 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a garage and alfresco UMR and a domestic outbuildingLOT 29 DARLING ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
September 2025
- Variation of Development Application 25001049 - Temporary change of use of a portion of the existing shed to a dwellingLOT 39 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
August 2025
- Variation of Development Application 22015727 - Inclusion of a verandah, lunchroom and office (internal building alterations)LOT 39 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
- Verandah195 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
May 2025
- Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a domestic outbuilding73 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of two extensions to an existing outbuilding26 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Detached dwellingLOT 105 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
April 2025
- Erect permanent net structure over permanent irrigation plantings129 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 9 CULGOA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- New full woodland grey carport640 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthworksLOT 39 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
March 2025
- Installation of a prefabricated fibreglass pool, including pool equipment and safety barriers.120 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
February 2025
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling75 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
January 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding71 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling650 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a domestic outbuildingLOT 190 NELBUCK ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah31 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a partially enclosed freestanding carport172 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
September 2024
- New Patio entertaining and sun off house Full colorbond320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building241 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Frontier Carport 5.5 x 5.3 x 3.0 Freestanding101 BARWON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of a freestanding verandah and the installation of an inground swimming pool and spa with associated safety barriers and pool equipment320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
June 2024
- 12m x5m pitched timber pergola attached to existing dwelling, gable ends and covered with colorbond roofing and guttering452 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding120 SEVENTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding320 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Establishment of a transport distribution facility comprising a maintenance/servicing shed, parts and consumables storage shed, administration office, wash bay, heavy vehicle parking areas, landscaping, and a stormwater detention dam77 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341;LOT 22 BEGARA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Under Assessment
January 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling, and the installation of a spa with associated safety fencing207 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling26 PAROO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling51 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding41 GOOLWA ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation23 FALCON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Slipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 32.7/100
- National rank
- 4651st in Australia
- State rank
- 475th in SA
- Peer rank
- #52 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #132 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 75%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
- 12m x5m pitched timber pergola attached to existing dwelling, gable ends and covered with colorbond roofing and gutteringplanning452 RAL RAL AV RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 26 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwellingplanning75 WARREGO ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 19 Feb 2025 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwellingplanning51 EIGHTH ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 22 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling, and the installation of a spa with associated safety fencingplanning207 NAMOI ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 29 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning23 FALCON ST RENMARK NORTH SA 5341Lodged 02 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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