Overall score
Port Macquarie
50.0/100
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Port Macquarie vs Mount Gambier Suburb Comparison (NSW vs SA)
Port Macquarie for value and schools; Mount Gambier for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port MacquarieMount Gambier
Crime rate
Port Macquarie
86.7 / 1k
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Macquarie
187
Mount Gambier
565
Population
Port Macquarie
47,693
Mount Gambier
25,591
Metric leadPort Macquarie 5Mount Gambier 7across 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 familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valuePort Macquarie
- Best for best schoolsPort Macquarie
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 | Port Macquarie | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.7 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | — |
| Public transport stops | 653 | 121 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 565 |
| Planning activity | 277 | 226 |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 8.0% |
| Population | 47,693 | 25,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Port Macquarie is a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, whereas Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Port Macquarie keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Port Macquarie 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. On housing, Port Macquarie sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Gambier.
Choose Port Macquarie if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Mount Gambier for retirees and value-focused buyers.
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.