Renmark, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Renmark, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
| Locality | Renmark |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Renmark Paringa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.16276 |
| Longitude | 140.74641 |
| Population | 4,665 |
| Density | 312.9 /km² |
| Area | 14.9 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 5341 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 214 km east-northeast |
Renmark is a locality in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,665. The locality covers an area of 14.9 km², giving a population density of about 312.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 214 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Renmark is located at 34.1628°S, 140.7464°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5341. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Renmark unfurls along the sun-drenched banks of the mighty River Murray, its landscape a tapestry of fertile plains meeting the slow, wide embrace of the ancient waterway. It lies 127.9 km west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 272°T), and is situated 4.4 km east of Renmark West. The air here carries the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening fruit, a constant reminder of the land's generosity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, bleeds into the sky in hues of apricot and rose, softening the edges of the scattered citrus groves and vineyards. Distant, low rises, dusted with the hardy scrub of the Mallee, mark the periphery of Renmark's cultivated heart, where the river's lifeblood nourishes a vibrant, if slightly sleepy, existence.
The story of Renmark is deeply entwined with the vision of its founders, who saw the potential for irrigation in this seemingly arid expanse, transforming it into a beacon of agricultural prosperity. Established in the late 19th century as one of Australia's first irrigation settlements, Renmark quickly blossomed into a leading producer of dried fruits, a legacy still celebrated today, though the economy has broadened to embrace a thriving wine industry and a growing tourism sector drawn to the river's allure. The distinctive character of Renmark is shaped by this history of pioneering spirit and the enduring connection to the Murray, a lifeline that dictates the pace of life and whispers tales of generations who have worked this rich, red soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Renmark, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Renmark, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Renmark includes the postcode (5341), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Renmark Paringa Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Renmark is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |