Compton vs Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier 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 (963) sits above Compton (960). Compton skews owner-occupied (92%), Mount Gambier runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Compton and Mount Gambier side by side
| Measure | Compton | Mount Gambier |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $510/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 33.0% |
| 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 | 25,591 |
| Median age | 41 | 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 960). Compton also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Compton vs Mount Gambier: common questions
Does Compton or Mount Gambier have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Gambier 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?
Mount Gambier 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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