Adelaide vs Mount Gambier
The verdict
Adelaide rates higher for transport (99 vs 0). Adelaide is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 23.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Gambier rates higher (64 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 38 |
| Transport | 99 | 0 |
| Education | 86 | 38 |
| Liveability | 89 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 25,591 |
| Median age | 31 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Mount Gambier Stable
Property
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $470 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 7,182 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 11 |
| Government | 4 | 8 |
| Independent | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Mount Gambier
Transport
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 357.7 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 710 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 23 |
| Parks | 46 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 376.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 25,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 25,945 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 27,650 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Mount Gambier?
Mount Gambier has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Mount Gambier 64/100).
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Mount Gambier?
Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs Mount Gambier 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Mount Gambier?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs Mount Gambier 0/100).
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