Overall score
Orange
42.5/100
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Orange vs Mount Gambier Suburb Comparison (NSW vs SA)
Orange for value and schools; Mount Gambier for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OrangeMount Gambier
Crime rate
Orange
94.4 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orange
25
Mount Gambier
565
Population
Orange
41,232
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadOrange 3Mount Gambier 9across 12 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 investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueOrange
- Best for best schoolsOrange
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 | Orange | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 54 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1,535 | 121 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 565 |
| Planning activity | 250 | 226 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 8.0% |
| Population | 41,232 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Orange is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, whereas Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Orange keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Orange tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community, while Mount Gambier stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability. Orange generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Gambier leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Orange, while Mount Gambier remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.