Overall score
Paringa
46.5/100
Renmark West
33.2/100
Paringa vs Renmark West, SA Suburb Comparison
Paringa for retirees and families; Renmark West for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParingaRenmark West
Crime rate
Paringa
11.5 / 1k
Renmark West
10.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paringa
94
Renmark West
6
Population
Paringa
1,131
Renmark West
1,358
Metric leadParinga 6Renmark West 31 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 retireesParinga
- Best for familiesParinga
- Best for best valueParinga
- 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 | Paringa | Renmark West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.5 / 1k | 10.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 33 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,131 | 1,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Paringa is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Renmark West is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Paringa tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Renmark West stands out for a quieter safety profile, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Paringa generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark West leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Paringa the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Renmark West.
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.