Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Ob Flat
40.1/100
Mount Gambier vs Ob Flat, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and families; Ob Flat for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierOb Flat
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Ob Flat
0
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Ob Flat
470
Metric leadMount Gambier 6Ob Flat 31 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 valueOb Flat
- 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 | Mount Gambier | Ob Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 565 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 238 | 17 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 25,591 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier reads as a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks; Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Ob Flat keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Gambier tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, while Ob Flat stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Mount Gambier sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Ob Flat.
Choose Mount Gambier if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Ob Flat for retirees and investors.
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.