Overall score
Millicent
36.8/100
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Millicent vs Mount Gambier, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillicentMount Gambier
Crime rate
Millicent
30.8 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millicent
10
Mount Gambier
565
Population
Millicent
5,110
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadMillicent 2Mount Gambier 82 tiedacross 12 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 familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount 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 | Millicent | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.8 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 121 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 565 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 237 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 8.0% |
| Population | 5,110 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Millicent is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Millicent keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Millicent is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Mount Gambier answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Millicent remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.