Overall score
Mount Gambier
69.1/100
Howrah
72.4/100
Mount Gambier vs Howrah suburb comparison (SA vs TAS)
Mount Gambier for families; Howrah for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierHowrah
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Howrah
330.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
554
Howrah
304
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Howrah
9,545
Metric leadMount Gambier 5Howrah 31 tiedacross 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 retireesHowrah
- Best for familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentHowrah
- Best for best valueHowrah
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 | Mount Gambier | Howrah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.1/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 330.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 71 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 554 | 304 |
| Planning activity | 201 | — |
| Population | 25,591 | 9,545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, whereas Howrah is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Howrah is closer to the city centre.
Mount Gambier pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Howrah is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Mount Gambier sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Howrah.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Howrah, while Mount Gambier remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.