Mount Gambier vs Yahl, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Gambier | Yahl |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 7.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 121 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 553 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 159 | 4 |
| Population | 25,591 | 817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesYahl
- Best for investmentYahl
- Best for best valueMount Gambier
- Best for best schoolsMount Gambier
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier and Yahl offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Gambier leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Gambier; Housing (desirability) favours Yahl; Crime rate favours Yahl. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Yahl, Investment → Yahl, Best value → Mount Gambier, Best schools → Mount Gambier.