Overall score
Cooltong
17.3/100
Renmark West
31.2/100
Cooltong vs Renmark West, SA suburb comparison
Renmark West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CooltongRenmark West
Crime rate
Cooltong
48.5 / 1k
Renmark West
10.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cooltong
0
Renmark West
7
Population
Cooltong
322
Renmark West
1,358
Metric leadCooltong 1Renmark West 61 tiedacross 8 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 West
- Best for familiesRenmark West
- Best for investmentRenmark West
- Best for best valueRenmark West
- Best for best schoolsRenmark West
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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 17.3/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 10.8 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 22 |
| Population | 322 | 1,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cooltong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Renmark West is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Cooltong tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Renmark West stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Cooltong sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Renmark West.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Renmark West, while Cooltong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.