Mount Gambier vs Whyalla, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Gambier | Whyalla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 69.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 53 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 553 | 153 |
| Planning activity | 159 | 35 |
| Population | 25,591 | 3,609 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWhyalla
- Best for familiesMount Gambier
- Best for investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- Best for best schoolsMount Gambier
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier and Whyalla offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Gambier leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Gambier; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Gambier; Crime rate favours Whyalla. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Whyalla, Families → Mount Gambier, Investment → Mount Gambier, Best value → Mount Gambier.