Overall score
Ngunnawal
51.4/100
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Ngunnawal vs Mount Gambier Suburb Comparison (ACT vs SA)
Ngunnawal for families and value; Mount Gambier for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NgunnawalMount Gambier
Crime rate
Ngunnawal
12.3 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ngunnawal
123
Mount Gambier
565
Population
Ngunnawal
10,957
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadNgunnawal 4Mount Gambier 7across 11 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 familiesNgunnawal
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueNgunnawal
- Best for best schoolsNgunnawal
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 | Ngunnawal | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.1/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.3 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 121 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 565 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 226 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 8.0% |
| Population | 10,957 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Ngunnawal (ACT) is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mount Gambier (SA) is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Ngunnawal keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ngunnawal pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mount Gambier is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Ngunnawal generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Gambier leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Ngunnawal the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier.
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.