Overall score
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Tarpeena
26.3/100
Mount Gambier vs Tarpeena, SA suburb comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierTarpeena
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Tarpeena
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
554
Tarpeena
0
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Tarpeena
392
Metric leadMount Gambier 5Tarpeena 21 tiedacross 8 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 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 | Tarpeena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 26.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.0 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | — |
| Public transport stops | 121 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 554 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 197 | 2 |
| Population | 25,591 | 392 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, and Tarpeena is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Tarpeena keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Gambier pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Tarpeena is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Tarpeena remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.