Renown Park (SA)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographics for the surrounding region, combined with address validations completed by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Renown Park has a population estimated at 1,705 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 42 residents (2.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count was 1,663 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident figure of 1,702, which Districts calculated by analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 11 new addresses verified since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 2,706 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas assessed by Districts. The primary driver of growth was international migration, which was responsible for approximately 91.0% of the population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Renown Park is characterized by a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and an annual employment growth rate of 5.9% according to Districts calculations of regional data. In March 2026, working residents numbered 933, matching the Greater Adelaide unemployment level of 3.8%. The labor force participation rate is also equivalent to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census data reveals that a modest 10.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Renown Park are lower than the national average, with a median of $42,748 and an average of $50,013. These figures are lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $47,095 for the median and $55,099 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Renown Park rank between the 10th and 17th percentiles across the country. In terms of earnings brackets, 26.2% of residents (446 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the metropolitan trend where of the population sits within this band. Financial pressure from housing is significant, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Renown Park consisted of 53.2% detached houses and 46.8% other housing types, including townhouses and apartments, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% detached houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan average, standing at 22.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (24.7%) or occupied by renters (52.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,554 was below the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to $320 across the metropolitan area. On a national level, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the country-wide figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 57.1%, consisting of couples with children at 18.3%, couples without children at 21.4%, and single-parent homes at 14.9%. The remaining 42.9% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 37.0% and group households accounting for 6.3%. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Renown Park is distinct within the region, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA3 rate of 28.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 16.9%.

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An evaluation of public transport options reveals 9 active transit stops within the suburb of Renown Park, consisting of bus and train options. These locations are served by 12 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,104 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the suburb of Renown Park, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by buses at 10% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.9 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 10.6% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related trends.

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The suburb of Renown Park presents notable health challenges based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses. Various health conditions are common throughout the population, particularly among older age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% (~798 people). This compares to 52.7% for the Greater Adelaide area and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Renown Park displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 41.3% of the population born outside Australia and 47.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 40.3% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 5.9% of residents compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

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The median age of 36 in the suburb of Renown Park is slightly younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Renown Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.9%) but a smaller share of people aged 45 - 54 (7.9%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket expanded from 14.2% to 16.5% of the community. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 9.5% to 7.9% and the 15 to age bracket fell from to . By demographic shifts are expected to alter the age structure, led by a increase ( people) in the to age group, growing from to .

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Renown Park currently has an estimated 102 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 49 children aged 0-2 and 33 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 121 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 114. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.