Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Mount Gambier for retirees and investment; Gosnells for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Gosnells
43.9/100
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Gosnells
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Gosnells
791
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Gosnells
21,149
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Gambier | Gosnells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 40 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 143 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 565 | 791 |
| Planning activity | 226 | — |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 10.3% |
| Population | 25,591 | 21,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, whereas Gosnells is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Gosnells keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Gambier pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Gosnells is the better pick for public transport access, plus nearby cafés and amenities. Mount Gambier generally means more approachable housing costs, while Gosnells leans toward more sought-after housing.
Mount Gambier suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Gosnells is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.