Overall score
Mount Gambier
67.1/100
Worrolong
46.9/100
Mount Gambier vs Worrolong, SA suburb comparison
Mount Gambier for schools; Worrolong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierWorrolong
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
67.0 / 1k
Worrolong
7.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
554
Worrolong
0
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Worrolong
1,293
Metric leadMount Gambier 4Worrolong 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWorrolong
- Best for familiesWorrolong
- Best for investmentWorrolong
- 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 | 67.1/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.0 / 1k | 7.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | — |
| Public transport stops | 121 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 554 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 197 | 23 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities; Worrolong answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Mount Gambier sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Worrolong.
Mount Gambier suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Worrolong is the stronger match for retirees and families.