Overall score
Cooltong
25.4/100
Paringa
46.5/100
Cooltong vs Paringa, SA Suburb Comparison
Paringa for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CooltongParinga
Crime rate
Cooltong
48.5 / 1k
Paringa
11.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooltong
0
Paringa
94
Population
Cooltong
322
Paringa
1,131
Metric leadCooltong 1Paringa 63 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cooltong | Paringa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.4/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.7/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Population | 322 | 1,131 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Cooltong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Paringa is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Cooltong is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Paringa answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Paringa, while Cooltong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.