The suburb was named in 1920 shortly after HMS Renown brought the Prince of Wales to Australia.

[5] The majority of residents (54.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Vietnam (7.6%), India (4.5%), China (3.8%), England (2.3%), and Greece (1.8).

[5] Additionally, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent made up 1.4% of the suburb.

[6] Renown Park is serviced by South Road, linking the suburb to the far north and south of Adelaide, and Torrens Road, which connects Renown Park with Adelaide city centre.

[6] Renown Park is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.