Overall score
Paringa
46.5/100
Renmark South
31.8/100
Paringa vs Renmark South, SA Suburb Comparison
Paringa for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParingaRenmark South
Crime rate
Paringa
11.5 / 1k
Renmark South
16.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paringa
94
Renmark South
2
Population
Paringa
1,131
Renmark South
423
Metric leadParinga 7Renmark South 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Paringa | Renmark South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.5 / 1k | 16.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Population | 1,131 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Paringa reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Renmark South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Paringa tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Renmark South stands out for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Paringa sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Renmark South.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Renmark South, while Paringa 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.