Overall score
Gungahlin
67.1/100
Mount Gambier
69.1/100
Gungahlin vs Mount Gambier suburb comparison (ACT vs SA)
Gungahlin for retirees and schools; Mount Gambier for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GungahlinMount Gambier
Crime rate
Gungahlin
52.4 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gungahlin
494
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Gungahlin
8,586
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadGungahlin 3Mount Gambier 51 tiedacross 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 retireesGungahlin
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- Best for best schoolsGungahlin
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 | Gungahlin | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.5/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 494 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 201 |
| Population | 8,586 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Gungahlin (ACT) is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mount Gambier (SA) is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Gungahlin keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Gungahlin is stronger for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability; Mount Gambier answers with housing affordability and schools and education options. Gungahlin generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Gambier leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Gungahlin if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Mount Gambier for investors and value-focused buyers.