Renown Park
The suburb's 1,663 residents are packed into 0.63 km2, giving a density of 2,635 people per km2. More than half (52.6%) rent, household income sits in the 22.6th percentile nationally, yet university qualifications reach 47.5% of residents, which is 17.4 points above the national average. That pairing, high education and low household income, points to a younger and more transient population rather than established wealth.
Local council: Charles Sturt
Population
1,663
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,164/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$1.2M
First quarter 2026
Separate houses make up 53.2% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings at a high 40.9%, so detached supply is limited for buyers wanting traditional homes. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 48.3% and two-bedroom at 34.1%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are only 10.9%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,554, but the mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.8%, at the stress threshold given household income in the 22.6th percentile nationally. Outright owners are just 23.3% compared to 24.1% carrying a mortgage, meaning most resident owner-occupiers are still paying down debt rather than sitting on free equity.
For Buyers
Separate houses make up 53.2% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings at a high 40.9%, so detached supply is limited for buyers wanting traditional homes. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 48.3% and two-bedroom at 34.1%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are only 10.9%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,554, but the mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.8%, at the stress threshold given household income in the 22.6th percentile nationally. Outright owners are just 23.3% compared to 24.1% carrying a mortgage, meaning most resident owner-occupiers are still paying down debt rather than sitting on free equity.
For Investors
The 9.3% vacancy rate is high and warrants caution, suggesting that while tenants are plentiful, competition among landlords has loosened. Only 9 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so near-term supply additions are minimal. The 39.4% price surge in one year is remarkable, though a single-year spike without supporting population or income growth is difficult to sustain. Household incomes in the 22.6th percentile nationally cap rent affordability, which is why rents have stayed at $250 per week despite the price jump.
Development Activity
Total DAs
97
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-52.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Renown Park
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Brompton Primary School
Demographics
Renown Park's median age is 37, which is 3 years below the national figure, pointing to a younger resident base. Overseas-born residents reach 41.3%, which is 19.7 points above national, the highest-tier migrant concentration. Leading ancestries are English (340), Chinese (154), Vietnamese (146) and Greek (118). The top non-English languages spoken at home are Greek (45 speakers), Punjabi (30), Mandarin (29), Italian (20) and Cantonese (17), a genuinely multilingual profile. University qualifications at 47.5% run 17.4 points above national despite household income sitting in the 22.6th percentile, indicating a well-educated but relatively low-earning population, common in inner-city rentier suburbs with young professionals. Average household size is 2.2, which is 0.3 below national, consistent with smaller couples and single-person households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
53.2%
Houses
40.9%
Townhouse
5.9%
Apartment
Tenure
At 52.6%, renters make up the majority of residents, compared to just 23.3% owning outright and 24.1% with a mortgage. The stock is 53.2% separate houses and 40.9% semi-detached, with apartments at only 5.9%, so density comes from semi-detached rows rather than flat blocks. Three-bedroom dwellings at 48.3% and two-bedroom at 34.1% dominate; four-plus bedroom homes are 10.9%. Mortgage-to-income at 30.8% triggers a stress flag given that household income is in the 22.6th percentile nationally. The vacancy rate of 9.3% means roughly one in eleven rental properties is unoccupied, which is elevated and suppresses upward pressure on the $250 weekly rent.
Mortgage / mo
$1,554
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$250
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$640
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.3%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.8% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.2%
Couples with children
38.6%
Couples, no children
25.9%
Single parent
428
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 18.2% (101 workers), followed by Professional/Technical services at 13.3% (74) and Education at 11.7% (65). Construction accounts for 7.9% and Hospitality 6.8%. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 207 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service at 106 and Labourers at 91. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, higher than the national average, and the participation rate is 57.6%, with 485 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment reaches 58.9% of those employed. Household income is in the 22.6th percentile nationally, below what the 47.5% university qualification rate would typically predict, a gap consistent with the high proportion working in lower-paid community, education and healthcare support roles.
Unemployment
7.3%
Labour Force
863
Unemployed
63
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.5%
Part-time
38.8%
Participation
60.9%
Employed
800
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.5%
Postgraduate
13.7%
Born Overseas
41.3%
Dwellings
729
Transport to Work
Transport in Renown Park is car-dominated: 78.1% commute by car and only 10.0% use public transport, below what the inner-city density would suggest is possible. Active transport (walking and cycling) reaches 3.3%. The crime rate is 101.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is high compared to lower-density suburban benchmarks, reflecting the concentration of people in a 0.63 km2 footprint. At 7.5%, the share of residents needing daily assistance is notable and somewhat above typical inner-city profiles, likely connected to the multilingual community services concentration in the Healthcare sector at 18.2% of employment. Volunteering reaches 12.3% of residents, indicating moderate community engagement.
Drive
69.5%
Public Transport
8.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
11.0%
Growth Outlook
With only 9 development applications in the past 12 months, new supply is not the driver; the price move reflects demand pressure on a constrained 0.63 km2 footprint. Resident stability is moderate: 78.3% stayed at the same address in the prior year, while 21.7% turned over, a normal pattern for a renter-dominated suburb. The suburb's identity as renter-majority with higher-than-national education levels suggests continued appeal to young professionals and migrants, both groups that have driven inner-Adelaide price growth. SEIFA scores are not available for this suburb, so decile comparisons versus state are not possible.
Population trend: Charles Sturt council area
Renown Park sits in the Charles Sturt council area. These are the council area's residents, not Renown Park's.
Residents 2025
130,841
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
169
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
101.6
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Renown Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Renown Park a good suburb to live in?
Renown Park suits renters, young professionals and multicultural households well. University qualifications reach 47.5%, which is 17.4 points above the national average, and the suburb sits just 3 km from Adelaide CBD.
What schools are in Renown Park?
Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite the absence of local schools, the resident population is highly educated, with 47.5% holding university qualifications, which is 17.4 points above the national figure.
Is Renown Park safe?
Renown Park has a recorded crime rate of 101.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is elevated compared to lower-density suburbs. The suburb is flagged as high-crime-rate in the data. The dense 0.63 km2 footprint and 52.6% renter majority contribute to higher incident concentration relative to population.
How is Renown Park's population changing?
Current population is 1,663 across 0.63 km2. Resident turnover runs at 21.7% annually, which is typical for a suburb where 52.6% rent. The suburb draws younger residents, with a median age of 37, which is 3 years below national. The 41.3% overseas-born share, which is 19.7 points above national, suggests ongoing migration inflows supporting demand.
What languages are spoken in Renown Park?
About 41.3% of residents were born overseas, which is 19.7 points above the national figure. The top non-English languages spoken at home are Greek (45 speakers), Punjabi (30), Mandarin (29), Italian (20) and Cantonese (17). Leading ancestries are English (340), Chinese (154), Vietnamese (146) and Greek (118).
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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