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SA · Grant Council
Mount Gambier, 5290
Est. population · Jun 2025
27,452
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.4%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,197/wk
Employment rate
55.3%
Languages at home
7.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mount Gambier sits up in the Grant Council hills, a larger suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Everyday shopping is a local strength, with enough shops and services to cover most weekly needs close to home. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Against similar regional towns, growth momentum and safety stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
Mount Gambier snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$428/wk
Houses $470 · Units $310
Population (ERP)
27,452
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#1
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
75th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
24th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 67.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 1% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 396th in Australia
- State rank
- 5th in SA
- Peer rank
- #1 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $310
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $470
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $427.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 270
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
27,452(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +2.4% over 5 years · 49th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +63
- Change in 5 years
- +646
- Growth rank in SA
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~28,350), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 25,591
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,197
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,156 of 11,690
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8,084 / 1,484 / 934 (+ 9 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1,838
- Against the person
- 551
- Against property
- 1,287
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 346
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault138
- Other Property Damage And Environmental342
- Other Theft263
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury259
- Theft From Shop180
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 15 (15 schools, 5 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 948
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 24th
School list
- Reidy Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 474 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Gordon Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 62 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- McDonald Park SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 379 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Gambier High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 778 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Gambier North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 888 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 190 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Martins Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1028 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 810 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Melaleuca Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 882 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 107 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Acacia Kindergarten21 Wimmera StreetPreschools
- Akuna Kindergarten10 Ramsay AvenuePreschools
- Gladigau Park Kindergarten3 Gladigau RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Mount Gambier Childcare Centre - Derrington StreetDerrington Streetkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
121 public transport stops in this suburb
- Commercial St East - North side (Woolworths)
- Gordon St / Umpherston St - North side
- Honnington Blvd / Wireless Rd E - East side
- North Tce / Ramsay Ave - South side
- Wehl St S / Helen St - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
554 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
13 restaurants · 9 cafes · 7 pubs · 1 bars · 6 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 14 fast food · 1 food courts
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 52 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 48 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 121 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 12 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.35
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.03
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.88
Food & drink(52)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bakers DelightBakery
7 Compton Street, Mount Gambier
- Dans Pie WorldBakery
- Homestyle BakeryBakery
- Hot BreadBakery
- Metro Bakery and CafeBakery
13 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- OK Pie ShopBakery
- 1891 Cocktail BarBar
- A Slice of MetroCafe
- Bay BlueCafe
- Little Saigon CafeCafe
34 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier
- Molten Chocolate CafeCafe
- Muffin BreakCafe
- Presto EateryCafe
37 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- San Piero Coffee RoastersCafe
54 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- Sorrentos CafeCafe
6 Bay Road, Mount Gambier
- Vanilla BeanCafe
- Australian Fish MarketFast food
85 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier
- Domino'sFast food
- FACT - Fish And Chip TakeawayFast food
- Fast food
- Ha Ha YummyFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Natural Born GrillersFast food
3 Compton Street, Mount Gambier
- Paradise PizzasFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- SubwayFast food
- SubwayFast food
57 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- ZambreroFast food
- Food court
- Commercial HotelPub
- Federal HotelPub
112 Commercial Street East
- Mac's HotelPub
- Mount Gambier HotelPub
- South Australian HotelPub
- The Globe HotelPub
- The Park HotelPub
- Blue Lack Tandoori ExpressRestaurant
- Caffe BelgiornoRestaurant
7 Percy Street, Mount Gambier
- Fasta PastaRestaurant
- Golden ChopsticksRestaurant
- Gourmet IndianRestaurant
99 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- Little BlissRestaurant
- Malaysia HouseRestaurant
- Mount Gambier Mandarin RestaurantRestaurant
- Mount Gambier RSLRestaurant
- nokyRestaurant
96 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier
- Noodle Sushi BarRestaurant
- Sushi HiroRestaurant
- Wild GingerRestaurant
Shopping(15)
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Convenience store
- LennonsConvenience store
- On the RunConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- She's ApplesGreengrocer
7 Compton Street, Mount Gambier
- ALDISupermarket
58-74 Commercial Street East
- Cheap as ChipsSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
- FoodlandSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
145 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
Community(9)
- 1st Mount Gambier Scout GroupCommunity centre
- Mount Gambier LibraryLibrary
- MacDonald Park Primary SchoolSchool
- Mount Gambier High SchoolSchool
- Mount Gambier North Primary SchoolSchool
- Reidy Park Primary SchoolSchool
30 O'Halloran Terrace, Mount Gambier
- City HallTownhall
- Civic CentreTownhall
- Mount Gambier Old Town HallTownhall
Health & services(9)
- Ferrers Medical ClinicClinic
- Illumident Mount GambierDentist
- Benson RadiologyMedical clinic
- Dr Try Medical ClinicMedical clinic
- eye specialistsMedical clinic
3 Davison Street
- YourPodiatristMedical clinic
- Gambier City PharmacyPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Star Discount Chemist Sturt StPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(34)
- Blue Lake CrossfitGym
20 Harrald Street, Mount Gambier
- Jetts FitnessGym
- Cave GardenPark
- Frew ParkPark
- McDonald ParkPark
- Mount Gambier Railway LandsPark
- National Servicemans Memorial ParkPark
- Park (11)
- Vansittart ParkPark
- Playground (4)
- 24fit Mount GambierSports centre
- Gambier City BowlSports centre
- Wulanda Recreation and Convention CentreSports centre
- City of Mount GambierSports field
- Cricket/FootballSports field
- Mount Gambier Tennis ClubSports field
- Sports field
- Red Carpet Swimming PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(8)
- Oatmill CinemaCinema
- Oatmill Cinema ComplexCinema
- Mount Gambier Courthouse Museum-National TrustMuseum
42A Bay Road, Mount Gambier
- Mount Gambier RSL War MuseumMuseum
- Old Courthouse Gallery and MuseumMuseum
- AmphitheatreTheatre
- Sir Robert Helpmann TheatreTheatre
- Wehl Street TheatreTheatre
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(190)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
112 Commercial Street East
- Sip'N SaveAlcohol
- Sip'N Save CellarsAlcohol
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Mount Gambier Chiropractic CentreAlternative
- Salt Wellness SanctuaryAlternative
- The Terraces - Arkana Motor InnApartment
- Community GalleryArt
- Margaret Scott GalleryArt
- Riddock Main GalleryArt
- Artwork
- Cast in Blue (Blue Blob)Artwork
- Memories In A SuitcaseArtwork
- Signalling ChangeArtwork
- TracksArtwork
- ANZATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- RediATMATM
- Cave Garden Sink HoleAttraction
- Engelbrecht CaveAttraction
26 Chute Street
- HMS Lady NelsonAttraction
- Leopard TankAttraction
- ANZBank
8 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier
- BankSA & WestpascBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
4 Bay Road, Mount Gambier
- NABBank
1 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier
- People First BankBank
7-13 Compton Street
- People's Choice Credit UnionBank
- Police Credit UnionBank
- RabobankBank
- Bbq
- Forty WinksBed
- Bench (11)
- Free City Bike HireBicycle rental
- Collins BooksellersBooks
- Bus Station
- Mount Gambier Bus StationBus Station
- Barry ManeyCar
- Barry Maney HyundaiCar
- Barry Maney Used CarsCar
- Barry Maney VolkswagenCar
- Car (2)
- Carlin & GazzardCar
- Carlin & GazzardCar
116-138 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- Carlin & Gazzard Service CentreCar
- Carlin & Gazzard Used CarsCar
- Noel BarrCar
- Noel Barr ToyotaCar
- OG Roberts MazdaCar
41 Penola Road, Mount Gambier
- OG Roberts NissanCar
- OG Roberts Used CarsCar
- ToyotaCar
- AutobarnCar Parts
- AutoproCar Parts
- RepcoCar Parts
- Tonkin's In Car SolutionsCar Parts
- Weston Tinting & WindscreensCar Parts
- Highway Mechanical & Air Conditioning ServicesCar repair
- Peter Rogers auto repairCar repair
- 24/7 Car and Dog WashCar wash
- Mt Gambier Central Caravan ParkCaravan Site
6 Krummel Street
- Mt Gambier Central Caravan Park - EastCaravan Site
- Lifeline ShopCharity
- VinniesCharity
- Country AttitudeClothes
- Mango's Fashion BoutiqueClothes
- RiversClothes
- PC Zone ComputersComputer
- Courthouse
- Mount Gambier Magistrates CourtsCourthouse
41 Bay Road
- Hartwigs Country ClassicsCurtain
- Foxies DeliDeli
- Vansittart DeliDeli
- KmartDepartment Store
- Anvil ElectronicsElectronics
- Computer BitsElectronics
- Green Triangle ElectronicsElectronics
169-171 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier
- ChargefoxEV charging
- EV charging
- LincraftFabric
- SpotlightFabric
28 Sturt Street
- Mount Gambier Fire StationFire station
20 Crouch Street South, Mount Gambier
- Spot On Fishing Tackle and OutdoorsFishing
93 Commercial Street East
- The Flower ShopFlorist
- Fountain
- Rosedale FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Dollar Curtains and BlindsFurniture
- Main Corner ComplexGallery
1 Bay Road
- Gaming NexusGames
- Garden (2)
- DJ InteriorsGift
- It's a Celebration and Wedding BoutiqueGift
- Riddock Gift ShopGift
- CapelliHairdresser
- Just Men's GroomingHairdresser
- Red IvieHairdresser
- Food for ThoughtHealth Food
- Commodore on the ParkHotel
1 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier
- Federal HotelHotel
112 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- Jen's HotelHotel
40 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- The Old Mount Gambier GaolHotel
- HouseHouseware
- Crave Dessert BarIce Cream
- Royal Dessert and Cafe Mount GambierIce Cream
7 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- Wendy'sIce Cream
- Lady Nelson Visitor Information CentreInformation
- Camp KitchenKitchen
- Rose's LaundretteLaundry
- The Banque LaundromatLaundry
8 Krummel Street
- Bannister and Son LocksmithLocksmith
- Yarni's LocksmithLocksmith
- Coles CentreMall
11-13 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier
- Mount Gambier CentralMall
Helen Street
- Arkana Motor Inn & Terrace ApartmentsMotel
201 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- AvalonMotel
- Comfort Inn The LakesMotel
17 Lake Terrace West, Mount Gambier
- Mid City MotelMotel
- Motel Mount GambierMotel
115 Penola Road
- Red Carpet Motel - part of The HentyMotel
193-195 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
- The HentyMotel
96 Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier
- Chapmans NewsagencyNewsagent
- Shadows Entertainment ComplexNightclub
- SpecsaversOptician
40 Commercial Street West
- Aussie DisposalsOutdoor
- Arkana Motor InnParking
- Benson RadiologyParking
- Dr Try Medical ClinicParking
- Fasta PastaParking
- Group Training EmploymentParking
- iCANPhysioParking
- Mount Gambier CentralParking
- Mount Gambier Chiropractic CentreParking
- Parking (144)
- Spot On Fishing Tackle and OutdoorsParking
- Woolworths ParkingParking
- Parking Space (62)
- PetstockPet
- The Produce StorePet
8 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
195 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier
- MobilPetrol station
- OTR Mount GambierPetrol station
29 Bay Road, Mount Gambier
- Pearl Mount GambierPetrol station
108 Commercial Street East
- Petrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Camera HousePhoto
11 James Street, Mount Gambier
- Picnic Table (2)
- Anglican Church of Mount GambierPlace of worship
- Mount Gambier Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- St Paul'sPlace of worship
- Mount Gambier Police StationPolice
42 Bay Road
- Police
- Mount Gambier Post OfficePost office
- Mount Gambier West Post OfficePost office
- Mount Gambier CAMHSPsychotherapist
- Public toilets
- Sanitary Dump Station
- Shelter (15)
- Athletes FootShoes
- Attwoods Shoe StoreShoes
- Boandik Crouch StreetSocial Facility
- Resthaven Mount GambierSocial Facility
24 Elizabeth Street, Mount Gambier
- IntersportSports
- The Spot for SurfSports
- Indoor Tennis CentreStadium
- Exchange Printers Office NationalStationery
9 James Street, Mount Gambier
- ABC South EastStudio
- Star FM/3SEStudio
- Taxi (2)
- TeaTrendTea
- Telephone (2)
- SmokemartTobacco
- Coates HireTool Hire
104 Penola Road, Mount Gambier
- Track
- Flip OutTrampoline Park
99 Penola Road, Mount Gambier
- helloworldTravel Agency
- Trident Tyre CentreTyres
- Vacant (2)
- Waste Basket (5)
- Sip'n SaveWine
- Black PepperYes
- GasWeld Tool CenterYes
- Hartwigs Country ClassicsYes
- Main Corner FoyerYes
- MissBehavin'Yes
- Rentlo ReinventedYes
- S.E. Marquees Weddings and EventsYes
- Spice n Bite Indian Groceries and TakeawayYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 62
- Parks (OSM)
- 48
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anglican Church of Mount Gambier
- Mount Gambier Uniting Church
- St Paul's
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (2.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service276-300 Wehl Street NorthPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 1,170
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 198 proposals
August 2026
- To alter 3 of the existing car park line markings and install directional signage, and associated site improvements.182 -202 PENOLA RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a new retaining wall and fence along the boundary of an existing motel.17 LAKE TCE W MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct retaining wallsLOT 32 GLADIGAU RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Display of two (2) advertising signs124B CROUCH ST N MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a new verandah, advertising signage, internal fitout and a change of use from a shop to an office.144 PENOLA RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Land Division - 3 Lot Community Title Division135 JUBILEE HWY W MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, comprising demolition of the rear section of the dwelling, removal and replacement of the existing verandah, and alterations to the roof configuration7 ELEANOR ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a detached dwelling17 LOCH IVER DR MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 3)17 HELPMANN AV MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Carport12 ANZAC ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Land Division - To divide one allotment into 18 new allotments with a road and a reserve.45 -59 WIRELESS RD W MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Verandah8 EGLINGTON TCE MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a detached dwelling19 LOCH IVER DR MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a store with associated offices, carparking and material storage bays.2 YOEY CT MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290;4 YOEY CT MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To undertake alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including the demolition of the existing deck, pergola and associated walls, and the construction of dwelling additions, a pergola and a new deck139 -141 PENOLA RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a detached dwelling25 -27 HARRY EDWARDS CT MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a flat attached verandah45 ELIZABETH ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Construct a carport for protective weather storage associated with the business.10 RALSTON RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct an additional detached dwelling on an allotment containing an existing dwelling95 PICK AV MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
July 2026
- To construct an internal fitout and change of use to a shop.153 -155 COMMERCIAL ST E MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding10 LANSELL ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To change the use from a dog grooming business to a food business.16 SWALLOW DR MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct an outbuilding.23 UMPHERSTON ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct an outbuilding for storage and housing of pool pumps.77 BAY RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct an outbuilding (dwelling has been approved for Planning Consent)5 IRONSTONE CT MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling.10 BANKSIA ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To change the use to short-term accommodation to be used for workers and tourists.UNIT 2 27A TOLMIE ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct dwelling addition comprising the construction of two semi-detached ancillary accommodation units and an associated pergola extension to the existing dwelling1 TENISON DR MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct retaining wallsLOT 32 GLADIGAU RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct a detached dwelling9 NAPOLI PL MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To operate a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant on the site of an existing timber processing facility.LOT 2 JUBILEE HWY W MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Staged Development comprising the construction of an outbuilding (Stage 1) and a detached dwelling (Stage 2)84B TOLLNER RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- This project involves the partial re-roofing of the existing facility, replacing roof tiles with Colorbond sheeting. The existing roof pitches will be retained throughout, resulting in no changes to building height or overall roof geometry. A small section of roof framing also requires replacement. The new framing will tie into the existing structure, maintaining the same pitch and extent as the original.101 LAKE TCE E MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Decision Made
- Demolish the existing 2 x Dwellings and Construct 2 x Single Storey Detached Dwellings9 ELLIS ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Retrospective change of use to short-term tourist accommodation units.LOT 2 STURT ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290;LOT 3 STURT ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290;UNIT 1-3 95 STURT ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- To construct alterations and additions to an existing outbuilding associated with the existing dwelling3 HUME CT MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Tenancy 21-24 (Priceline Pharmacy)182 -202 PENOLA RD MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Decision Made
- To demolish the existing dwelling and construct a residential complex comprised of five group dwellings.19 CROUCH ST N MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Under Assessment
- proposed alfresco2 LORRAINE ST MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Decision Made
- To demolish the existing alfresco and construct of an alfresco and deck with internal alterations associated with an existing dwelling5 REGENT CT MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
529 heritage places
- Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial ObeliskBay Road MOUNT GAMBIERState heritage
- Bentley House22 Eustace Street MOUNT GAMBIERLocal heritage
- Charlick's Warehouse6 Margaret Street MOUNT GAMBIERLocal heritage
- Commercial Hotel76 Commercial Street West MOUNT GAMBIERLocal heritage
- Dwelling27 Gwendoline Street MOUNT GAMBIERContributory item
- Dwelling4 Lake Terrace East MOUNT GAMBIERContributory item
- Dwelling6 Lake Terrace East MOUNT GAMBIERContributory item
- Dwelling7 Lake Terrace East MOUNT GAMBIERContributory item
- Dwelling20 Lake Terrace East MOUNT GAMBIERContributory item
- Dwelling3 O'Halloran Terrace MOUNT GAMBIERContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.8 km away).
Coalition 57.0%Labor 43.0%
6.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mount Gambier ParkLabor 43.0% · Coalition 57.0% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
- Mount Gambier NorthLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Mount GambierLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Mount Gambier WestLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Mount Gambier EastLabor 48.1% · Coalition 51.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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