Overall score
Baulkham Hills
69.5/100
Mount Gambier
69.1/100
Baulkham Hills vs Mount Gambier suburb comparison (NSW vs SA)
Baulkham Hills for retirees and families; Mount Gambier for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Baulkham HillsMount Gambier
Crime rate
Baulkham Hills
22.1 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baulkham Hills
285
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Baulkham Hills
37,415
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadBaulkham Hills 6Mount Gambier 4across 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 retireesBaulkham Hills
- Best for familiesBaulkham Hills
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- Best for best schoolsBaulkham Hills
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 | Baulkham Hills | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.5/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | — |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 121 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 285 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 201 |
| Population | 37,415 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Baulkham Hills is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, whereas Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Baulkham Hills sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mount Gambier is further into the wider countryside.
Baulkham Hills tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Mount Gambier stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options. Baulkham Hills generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Gambier leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Baulkham Hills if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Mount Gambier for investors and value-focused buyers.