Hallett Cove vs Mount Gambier
The verdict
Hallett Cove rates higher for transport (93 vs 0). Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 43). Hallett Cove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 23.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hallett Cove rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Mount Gambier).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 38 |
| Transport | 93 | 0 |
| Education | 59 | 38 |
| Liveability | 43 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 25,591 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Mount Gambier Stable
Property
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $470 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 7,182 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 11 |
| Government | 3 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Mount Gambier
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 357.7 km |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | 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 | 2 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 23 |
| Parks | 24 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 376.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 25,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 25,945 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 27,650 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Mount Gambier?
Hallett Cove has the higher residential safety score (Hallett Cove 100/100 vs Mount Gambier 64/100).
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Mount Gambier?
Hallett Cove has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Mount Gambier 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Mount Gambier?
Hallett Cove has the higher transport score (Hallett Cove 93/100 vs Mount Gambier 0/100).
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