Overall score
Paringa
44.4/100
Renmark
54.6/100
Paringa for retirees and families; Renmark for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Paringa
44.4/100
Renmark
54.6/100
Crime rate
Paringa
9.9 / 1k
Renmark
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paringa
92
Renmark
307
Population
Paringa
1,131
Renmark
4,705
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.
Paringa reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Renmark is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Paringa pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Renmark is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Paringa the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Renmark.