Mount Gambier vs Port Lincoln, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 134.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 553 | 262 |
| Planning activity | 159 | 126 |
| Population | 25,591 | 14,458 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- Best for best schoolsMount Gambier
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Gambier leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Gambier; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Gambier; Crime rate favours Mount Gambier. Quick verdicts: Families → Mount Gambier, Investment → Mount Gambier, Best value → Mount Gambier, Best schools → Mount Gambier.