Overall score
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Whyalla
51.5/100
Mount Gambier vs Whyalla, SA suburb comparison
Mount Gambier for families and investment; Whyalla for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierWhyalla
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Whyalla
68.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
554
Whyalla
153
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Whyalla
3,609
Metric leadMount Gambier 8Whyalla 2across 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 retireesWhyalla
- 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 | Whyalla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.0 / 1k | 68.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 53 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 554 | 153 |
| Planning activity | 198 | 40 |
| Population | 25,591 | 3,609 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier reads as a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks; Whyalla is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Whyalla keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Gambier pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Whyalla is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and investors may find Mount Gambier the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Whyalla.