Overall score
Gungahlin
53.0/100
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Gungahlin vs Mount Gambier Suburb Comparison (ACT vs SA)
Gungahlin for families and schools; Mount Gambier for retirees and investment.
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
511
Mount Gambier
565
Population
Gungahlin
8,586
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadGungahlin 5Mount Gambier 51 tiedacross 11 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 familiesGungahlin
- 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 | 53.0/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 511 | 565 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 238 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mount Gambier answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities. Gungahlin generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Gambier leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Gungahlin if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mount Gambier 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.