Overall score
Renmark South
30.3/100
Renmark West
37.0/100
Renmark South for investment; Renmark West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Renmark South
30.3/100
Renmark West
37.0/100
Crime rate
Renmark South
14.3 / 1k
Renmark West
8.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Renmark South
0
Renmark West
7
Population
Renmark South
423
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 South | Renmark West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.3 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 22 |
| Population | 423 | 1,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Renmark South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Renmark West is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Renmark South is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Renmark West answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Renmark West, while Renmark South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.