Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Whyalla
46.5/100
Mount Gambier vs Whyalla, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and investment; Whyalla for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierWhyalla
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Whyalla
81.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Whyalla
156
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Whyalla
3,609
Metric leadMount Gambier 10Whyalla 2across 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 familiesWhyalla
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount 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 | 51.5/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 81.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 53 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 565 | 156 |
| Planning activity | 237 | 45 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Whyalla is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Gambier, while Whyalla 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.