Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Worrolong
44.3/100
Mount Gambier vs Worrolong, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and families; Worrolong for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierWorrolong
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Worrolong
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Worrolong
4
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Worrolong
1,293
Metric leadMount Gambier 6Worrolong 31 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 investmentMount Gambier
- Best for best valueWorrolong
- 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 | Worrolong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 24.1 / 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 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 238 | 26 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 2.8% |
| Population | 25,591 | 1,293 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, while Worrolong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Worrolong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Gambier is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space; Worrolong answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Mount Gambier sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Worrolong.
Mount Gambier suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Worrolong is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.