Overall score
Renmark
42.6/100
Renmark South
31.8/100
Renmark for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Renmark
42.6/100
Renmark South
31.8/100
Crime rate
Renmark
71.2 / 1k
Renmark South
16.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Renmark
309
Renmark South
2
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 | 42.6/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.7/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 16.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| Walkability | 86.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 309 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 6 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, whereas Renmark South is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Renmark generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Renmark suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Renmark South is the stronger match for retirees.
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.