Overall score
Glenburnie
37.4/100
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Glenburnie vs Mount Gambier, SA suburb comparison
Glenburnie for retirees; Mount Gambier for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenburnieMount Gambier
Crime rate
Glenburnie
24.8 / 1k
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenburnie
0
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Glenburnie
396
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadGlenburnie 3Mount Gambier 6across 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 retireesGlenburnie
- Best for familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- Best for best schoolsMount 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 | Glenburnie | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 67.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 198 |
| Population | 396 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenburnie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Glenburnie keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenburnie tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Gambier stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Glenburnie the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier.