Overall score
Renmark
54.6/100
Renmark South
30.3/100
Renmark for families and value; Renmark South for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Renmark
54.6/100
Renmark South
30.3/100
Crime rate
Renmark
68.8 / 1k
Renmark South
14.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Renmark
307
Renmark South
0
Population
Renmark
4,705
Renmark South
423
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 | Renmark | Renmark South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 14.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| Walkability | 86.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 307 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 4 |
| Population | 4,705 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Renmark reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Renmark South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Renmark pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Renmark South is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Renmark generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Renmark suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Renmark South is the stronger match for retirees.