Overall score
Cooltong
25.4/100
Renmark West
33.2/100
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
6
Population
Cooltong
322
Renmark West
1,358
Metric leadCooltong 2Renmark West 53 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 West
- Best for familiesRenmark 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 | 25.4/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.7/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 10.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 33 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Cooltong sits in a affordable band, compared with a approachable feel in Renmark West.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Renmark West, 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.