Overall score
Mount Gambier
51.5/100
Yahl
36.9/100
Mount Gambier vs Yahl, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Gambier for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GambierYahl
Crime rate
Mount Gambier
58.7 / 1k
Yahl
18.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gambier
565
Yahl
4
Population
Mount Gambier
25,591
Yahl
817
Metric leadMount Gambier 7Yahl 31 tiedacross 11 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
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 | Yahl |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.8/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.7 / 1k | 18.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 1 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 0.8% |
| Population | 25,591 | 817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gambier is a leafier hillside larger suburb with elevated outlooks, while Yahl is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mount Gambier sits among greener hillside streets, while Yahl keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Gambier tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Yahl stands out for 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 Yahl.
Mount Gambier suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Yahl 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.