Overall score
Paringa
44.4/100
Renmark West
37.0/100
Paringa for families and value; Renmark West for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Paringa
44.4/100
Renmark West
37.0/100
Crime rate
Paringa
9.9 / 1k
Renmark West
8.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paringa
92
Renmark West
7
Population
Paringa
1,131
Renmark West
1,358
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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.9 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 22 |
| Population | 1,131 | 1,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
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 and walkability, while Renmark West stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. Paringa generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark West leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Paringa the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Renmark West.