Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Blacktown vs Mount Gambier Suburb Comparison (NSW vs SA)
Blacktown for schools; Mount Gambier for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacktownMount Gambier
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
604
Mount Gambier
565
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadBlacktown 5Mount Gambier 52 tiedacross 12 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
- Best for best schoolsBlacktown
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 | Blacktown | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | — |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 121 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 604 | 565 |
| Planning activity | 98 | 238 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 8.0% |
| Population | 50,961 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Blacktown (NSW) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Mount Gambier (SA) is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Blacktown keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blacktown tends to lead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Gambier stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Blacktown sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Gambier.
Blacktown suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Gambier is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.