Overall score
Moorak
39.7/100
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Moorak vs Mount Gambier, SA suburb comparison
Moorak for investment and value; Mount Gambier for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoorakMount Gambier
Crime rate
Moorak
17.8 / 1k
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorak
0
Mount Gambier
554
Population
Moorak
1,412
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadMoorak 4Mount Gambier 5across 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 familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMoorak
- Best for best valueMoorak
- 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 | Moorak | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.8 / 1k | 67.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 554 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 198 |
| Population | 1,412 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Moorak is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Moorak keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Moorak 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, Moorak sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Gambier.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Moorak remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.