Overall score
Mil-Lel
35.9/100
Mount Gambier
69.1/100
Mil-Lel vs Mount Gambier, SA suburb comparison
Mil-Lel for retirees; Mount Gambier for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mil-LelMount Gambier
Crime rate
Mil-Lel
11.0 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mil-Lel
0
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Mil-Lel
382
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadMil-Lel 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 retireesMil-Lel
- Best for familiesMount 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 | Mil-Lel | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.0 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 201 |
| Population | 382 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Mil-Lel is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Mil-Lel keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mil-Lel pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mount Gambier is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. Mil-Lel generally means more mid-market housing value, while Mount Gambier leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Mil-Lel suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Gambier is the stronger match for families and investors.