Overall score
Renown Park
33.6/100
West Hindmarsh
42.5/100
Renown Park vs West Hindmarsh, SA suburb comparison
Renown Park for investment; West Hindmarsh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Renown ParkWest Hindmarsh
Crime rate
Renown Park
94.4 / 1k
West Hindmarsh
49.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Renown Park
48
West Hindmarsh
50
Population
Renown Park
1,663
West Hindmarsh
1,560
Metric leadRenown Park 3West Hindmarsh 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for familiesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for investmentRenown Park
- Best for best valueWest Hindmarsh
- Best for best schoolsWest Hindmarsh
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Renown Park | West Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.0/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 5 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 19 |
| Population | 1,663 | 1,560 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Renown Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and West Hindmarsh is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Renown Park is stronger for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook; West Hindmarsh answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Renown Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while West Hindmarsh leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer West Hindmarsh, while Renown Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.