Renown Park at a glance
Median house
$1,185,000
Median unit
$271,440
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
1,663
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Renown Park.
The postcode for Renown Park is 5008 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Renown Park is $1,185,000.
Renown Park (5008) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,185,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Renown Park has roughly 1,663 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Renown Park scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Renown Park's population at 1,663, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,663
Median age
37
Family households
57%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,185,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $271,440, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $237,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,185,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $271,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$1,185,000
$271,440
1,663
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.37% (median rent $540/wk against a $1,185,000 price tag). Units yield 8.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.37%
Based on $1,185,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.05%
Based on $271,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202646%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
151
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Renown Park.
Local schools for Renown Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bowden Brompton Community School
Brompton Primary School
Adelaide Secondary School of English
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Renown Park.
- What is the median house price in Renown Park?
- The median house price in Renown Park, SA 5008 is $1,185,000. The median unit price is $271,440.
- What is the Renown Park postcode?
- Renown Park is in the 5008 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Renown Park?
- Renown Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5008. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Renown Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Renown Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Renown Park on this page, including Bowden Brompton Community School, Brompton Primary School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School.
- How walkable is Renown Park?
- Renown Park has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Renown Park?
- Renown Park is close to Brompton, Devon Park, Ridleyton, Ovingham, Fitzroy.
- What is the population of Renown Park?
- The population of Renown Park is approximately 1,663 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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