Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Port Lincoln
44.4/100
Mount Gambier vs Port Lincoln, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierPort Lincoln
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Port Lincoln
131.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Port Lincoln
300
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Port Lincoln
14,458
Metric leadMount Gambier 8Port Lincoln 22 tiedacross 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 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 | 51.5/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 131.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 565 | 300 |
| Planning activity | 237 | 176 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Port Lincoln answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Port Lincoln 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.