Mount Gambier vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 54). Port Lincoln is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 23.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Gambier rates higher (64 vs 18/100 in Port Lincoln).
Scores
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 31 |
| Liveability | 76 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,591 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,197 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.6% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mount Gambier Stable · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $470 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,182 | 13,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 8 |
| Government | 8 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Gambier · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 357.7 km | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 24.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 480 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 12 |
| Parks | 48 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.9 km | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Mount Gambier | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,591 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,945 | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,650 | 14,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Gambier or Port Lincoln?
Mount Gambier has the higher residential safety score (Mount Gambier 64/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Gambier or Port Lincoln?
Mount Gambier has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Gambier 955 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Gambier or Port Lincoln?
Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln have similar transport scores.
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