Compton vs Mount Gambier East
Mount Gambier East scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Gambier East (963) sits above Compton (960).
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Compton and Mount Gambier East side by side
| Measure | Compton | Mount Gambier East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $510/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 45 |
| Population | 812 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 739 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 25.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mount Gambier East edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 960).
Compton vs Mount Gambier East: common questions
Does Compton or Mount Gambier East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Gambier East scores 963 vs 960 in Compton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Compton or Mount Gambier East?
Mount Gambier East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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