Overall score
Cooltong
25.4/100
Renmark South
31.8/100
Cooltong vs Renmark South, SA Suburb Comparison
Renmark South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CooltongRenmark South
Crime rate
Cooltong
48.5 / 1k
Renmark South
16.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooltong
0
Renmark South
2
Population
Cooltong
322
Renmark South
423
Metric leadCooltong 1Renmark South 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRenmark South
- Best for familiesRenmark South
- Best for best valueRenmark South
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 | Renmark South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.4/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.7/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 16.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 322 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
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 a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Renmark South answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. Cooltong generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Renmark South, 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.