Overall score
Millicent
34.5/100
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
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
32.2 / 1k
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millicent
4
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Millicent
5,110
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadMillicent 2Mount Gambier 71 tiedacross 10 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
- 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 | Millicent | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.5/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.2 / 1k | 67.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 121 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 62 | 198 |
| 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 and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Millicent remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.