Auburn vs Mount Gambier suburb comparison (NSW vs SA)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Auburn | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.7/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.4 / 1k | 71.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | — |
| Public transport stops | 309 | 121 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 312 | 553 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 159 |
| Population | 39,333 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
Comparison summary
Auburn (NSW) and Mount Gambier offer different strengths across official suburb data. Auburn (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Gambier; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Gambier; Crime rate favours Auburn (NSW). Quick verdicts: Investment → Mount Gambier, Best value → Mount Gambier.