Mount Gambier vs Paralowie
The verdict
Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 69). Paralowie rates higher for transport (58 vs 0). Paralowie is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 23.9 km).
Scores
Mount GambierParalowie
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 56 |
| Transport | 0 | 58 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 76 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,591 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,197 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.6% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mount Gambier Stable · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $470 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,182 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 4 |
| Government | 8 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Gambier · Paralowie
Transport
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 357.7 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 0 |
| Parks | 48 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.9 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.9 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Gambier | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,591 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,945 | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,650 | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Gambier or Paralowie?
Mount Gambier has the higher residential safety score (Mount Gambier 64/100 vs Paralowie 60/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Gambier or Paralowie?
Mount Gambier has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Gambier 955 vs Paralowie 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Gambier or Paralowie?
Paralowie has the higher transport score (Mount Gambier 0/100 vs Paralowie 58/100).
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