Overall score
Renmark
54.6/100
Renmark West
37.0/100
Renmark for investment and value; Renmark West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Renmark
54.6/100
Renmark West
37.0/100
Crime rate
Renmark
68.8 / 1k
Renmark West
8.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Renmark
307
Renmark West
7
Population
Renmark
4,705
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 | Renmark | Renmark West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| Walkability | 86.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 307 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 22 |
| Population | 4,705 | 1,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Renmark is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Renmark West is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Renmark tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Renmark West stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Renmark generally means more approachable housing costs, while Renmark West leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Renmark the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Renmark West.