Overall score
Kambah
76.5/100
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Kambah vs Mount Gambier suburb comparison (ACT vs SA)
Kambah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KambahMount Gambier
Crime rate
Kambah
16.5 / 1k
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kambah
260
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Kambah
15,670
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadKambah 5Mount Gambier 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kambah | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76.5/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 67.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 20 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 260 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 197 |
| Population | 15,670 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Kambah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Kambah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kambah pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Gambier is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability. On housing, Kambah sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Gambier.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kambah, while Mount Gambier remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.