Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Suttontown
33.5/100
Mount Gambier vs Suttontown, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and families; Suttontown for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierSuttontown
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Suttontown
66.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Suttontown
2
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Suttontown
692
Metric leadMount Gambier 9Suttontown 21 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 familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueSuttontown
- 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 | Suttontown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 66.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 565 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 238 | 78 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 25,591 | 692 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier reads as a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks; Suttontown is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Suttontown keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Gambier is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access; Suttontown answers with housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Mount Gambier generally means more approachable housing costs, while Suttontown leans toward more sought-after housing.
Mount Gambier suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Suttontown is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.