Overall score
Cooltong
24.5/100
Renmark South
30.3/100
Cooltong for families; Renmark South for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cooltong
24.5/100
Renmark South
30.3/100
Crime rate
Cooltong
21.6 / 1k
Renmark South
14.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooltong
0
Renmark South
0
Population
Cooltong
322
Renmark South
423
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cooltong | Renmark South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.5/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 14.3 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 4 |
| Population | 322 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Cooltong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Renmark South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Cooltong is stronger for overall desirability and a calmer planning outlook; Renmark South answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Cooltong generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Cooltong if you are weighing families; lean toward Renmark South for investors and value-focused buyers.