Overall score
Auburn
62.6/100
Mount Gambier
69.1/100
Auburn vs Mount Gambier suburb comparison (NSW vs SA)
Mount Gambier for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuburnMount Gambier
Crime rate
Auburn
58.7 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auburn
312
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Auburn
39,333
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadAuburn 4Mount Gambier 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Gambier
- Best for familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
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 | Auburn | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.6/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | — |
| Public transport stops | 309 | 121 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 312 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 58 | 201 |
| Population | 39,333 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Auburn is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Auburn keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Auburn pulls ahead on public transport access and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mount Gambier is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Auburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.