Happy Valley vs Mount Gambier
The verdict
Happy Valley rates higher for transport (43 vs 0). Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 60). Happy Valley is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 23.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Mount Gambier).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 38 |
| Transport | 43 | 0 |
| Education | 56 | 38 |
| Liveability | 60 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 25,591 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Mount Gambier Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $470 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 7,182 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 11 |
| Government | 2 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Mount Gambier
Transport
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 357.7 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | 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 | 1 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 23 |
| Parks | 26 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 376.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 25,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 25,945 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 27,650 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Mount Gambier?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Mount Gambier 64/100).
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Mount Gambier?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Mount Gambier 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Mount Gambier?
Happy Valley has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Mount Gambier 0/100).
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