Overall score
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Port Lincoln
59.6/100
Mount Gambier vs Port Lincoln, SA suburb comparison
Mount Gambier for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierPort Lincoln
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Port Lincoln
128.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
554
Port Lincoln
262
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Port Lincoln
14,458
Metric leadMount Gambier 7Port Lincoln 21 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 familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- 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 | Port Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.0 / 1k | 128.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 554 | 262 |
| Planning activity | 198 | 143 |
| Population | 25,591 | 14,458 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, and Port Lincoln is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Port Lincoln keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Gambier is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Port Lincoln answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Port Lincoln remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.