Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Tarpeena
27.5/100
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
58.7 / 1k
Tarpeena
45.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Tarpeena
1
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Tarpeena
392
Metric leadMount Gambier 6Tarpeena 22 tiedacross 10 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 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 | 51.5/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 45.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 565 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 238 | 2 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Tarpeena is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Tarpeena 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.