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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Renown Park, SA, 5008

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

10.3/100

#299 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Renown Park is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 1,663 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 169 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 101.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $510 (flats $420, houses $540), median house prices near $1,185,000 (up 39% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,663
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,164
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
75 of 805
Median monthly mortgage
$1,554
Employment rate
56.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 298 / 43

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$420
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$540
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$510
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,185,000
Median price change
+39.4%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
169
Against the person
43
Against property
126
Rate per 1,000 residents
101.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 39 residents
State safety percentile
85.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
160
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental34
  • Other Theft29
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent12
  • Sct - Residence17
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,001
  • Brompton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1001
  • Renown Park Children's Centre for Early ChildhoodNapier StreetIntegrated Centres

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 10 Torrens Rd - North side
  • Stop 11 Harrison Rd - East side
  • Stop 11 Torrens Rd - North side
  • Stop 12 Torrens Rd - North side
  • Stop 9 Torrens Rd - North side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

102 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Carport
    8 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Partially enclosed verandah sited to the rear of the existing dwelling
    23 MCQUILLAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    33 BISHOP ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals

  • November 2025

  • 2 x Flat roof patios 1 x Gable roof patio
    6 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • A retrospective application for the removal of a Eucalyptus spathulata - (Swamp Mallet) located at the northern side of Sam Johnson Oval Renown Park
    1 SWAN CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Verandah to the rear of unit 8
    UNIT 8 16 BISHOP ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Carport and Verandah to side and rear of existing dwelling
    28 HARRISON RD RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    38 MCQUILLAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Carport to the side of the existing dwelling
    88 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions forward of the existing dwelling
    29 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
  • The removal of a regulated significant Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey Myrtle) on Sam Johnson Sportsground open space reserve
    1 SWAN CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Building alterations - Termite Remediation
    1 -7 JACK JOHNSON CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008;13 -26 JACK JOHNSON CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing place of worship
    28 -32 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Under Assessment

  • May 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing building including additional changerooms, facade refurbishment and canopy facing oval, together with new detached building to accommodate second set of changerooms
    LOT 39 MCQUILLAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Carports on both allotments
    2 CAVAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008;4 CAVAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Installation of pre-case sandstone front fence.
    44 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    73 WRIGHT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Land Division 2 allotments into 3 Torrens title allotments and partial demolition of verandah on Lot 233
    2 CAVAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008;4 CAVAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Under Assessment

  • March 2025

  • Verandah
    86 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Alterations and additions to side and rear of existing dwelling including garage, carport and front fence
    7 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • community title land division creating two allotments from one existing allotment
    74 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Community title land division
    6 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division - creation of one additional allotment
    6 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Verandah running along the eastern wall of the existing dwelling to provide shade and undercover outdoor area. Drains/gutters can be plumbed into existing down pipes located on the south easter corner of dwelling Verandah to be attached to the brickwork on the eastern wall of the dwelling utilising AnkaScrew heavy duty anchors. Dimensions 2100*8800mm Maximum height at wall attachment ~2900mm Maximum height upright post supports ~2610mm Estimated footprint 18.48m^2 Total yard space for rear yard
    UNIT 3 31 LAMONT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2024· 17 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Verandah to rear of existing dwelling
    18 MCQUILLAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Removal of a Significant tree
    41 WRIGHT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Carport to the side of existing dwelling
    92 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Removal of regulated tree (Lilly Pilly) located at the rear of the existing dwelling
    8 ANN PL RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    263 SOUTH RD RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    19 MCQUILLAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Two single storey dwellings with one dwelling (future Lot 50) with two sections of wall on northern boundary of 10.5 metres and 11.5 metres to a height of 3 metres and 2.4 metres high fence/retaining wall along portions of northern, southern and western boundary
    58 WRIGHT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Internal alteration to ground floor structural wall.
    22 HARRISON RD RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Outbuilding to rear of existing dwelling
    53 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    40 WRIGHT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Perimeter fencing up to height of 2.3m
    44 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Detached dwelling
    54 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Ancillary accommodation (home office, gym, lounge) and domestic storage
    3 PERRY PL RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Two-storey detached dwelling
    42 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
  • Front masonary fence
    10 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Flat Roof Garage
    43 WRIGHT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2023· 19 proposals

19 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 22 proposals

22 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 20 proposals

20 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (6)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 10 Torrens Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Harrison Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Harrison Road - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Torrens Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Harrison Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Torrens Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 South Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 16 Torrens Road - North sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
10.3/100
Cohort rank
#299 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 2 x Flat roof patios 1 x Gable roof patioplanning6 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • A retrospective application for the removal of a Eucalyptus spathulata - (Swamp Mallet) located at the northern side of Sam Johnson Oval Renown Parkplanning1 SWAN CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions forward of the existing dwellingplanning29 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing building including additional changerooms, facade refurbishment and canopy facing oval, together with new detached building to accommodate second set of changeroomsplanningLOT 39 MCQUILLAN AV RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 29 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing place of worshipplanning28 -32 TAIT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 10 Jul 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to side and rear of existing dwelling including garage, carport and front fenceplanning7 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodationplanning40 WRIGHT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 16 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation (home office, gym, lounge) and domestic storageplanning3 PERRY PL RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 26 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Building alterations - Termite Remediationplanning1 -7 JACK JOHNSON CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008;13 -26 JACK JOHNSON CT RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 06 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning8 GOSPORT ST RENOWN PARK SA 5008Lodged 28 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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