Renmark is a town in South Australia's rural
Riverland area, and is located 254 km northeast of
Adelaide, on the banks of the River Murray. The
Sturt Highway between Adelaide and Sydney runs
through the town; Renmark is the last major town
encountered in South Australia when driving this
route. It is 31 m above sea level. At the 2011 census,
Renmark had a population of 7,491.
The riverfront is also the base for several
houseboat fleets,
Renmark is a prosperous town in the heart of rich
Riverland area where limes, olives, apricots,
grapes, plums, garlic and oranges are all grown.
Like so many towns in the area Renmark is
characterised by wide streets and handsome
riverbank parklands.