Overall score
Paringa
46.5/100
Renmark
42.6/100
Paringa for retirees and families; Renmark for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Paringa
46.5/100
Renmark
42.6/100
Crime rate
Paringa
11.5 / 1k
Renmark
71.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paringa
94
Renmark
309
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.
| Category | Paringa | Renmark |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 69.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.5 / 1k | 71.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 86.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 309 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 63 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Population | 1,131 | 4,705 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Renmark is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees may find Paringa the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Renmark.
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.