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Mount Gambier, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Mount Gambier is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 25,591. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
25,591 Population 2,401/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$23,356 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,356 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population25,591
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2,401/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,356
Per Capita$23,356
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership65.8%
Housing Units10,236

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population25,591
Population Density2,401 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates-37.8318°, 140.7792°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,356
Median Age41.0 years

About Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 25,591. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Mount Gambier has a population of 25,591 with a density of 2,401 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,591
Total Population
2,401
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
10.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Gambier vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Gambier is $23,356, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,356 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $449, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,431 business establishments.

Income: Mount Gambier vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,356
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,356
Avg Weekly Wage$449

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,431

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Gambier is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 65.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,236 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.8%
Owner-Occupied65.8%
Renter-Occupied34.2%
Housing Units10,236

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 12° / 26.1° 30.9
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 12.4° / 26.1° 26.3
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.6° 32.6
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.9° 48.2
May 12°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.4° 69.2
Jun 10°C / 50°F 6° / 14.1° 93.3
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.5° 95.4
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.6° 100.3
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.3° 74.4
Oct 13°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.5° 55.7
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 9.2° / 21.7° 46.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.8° 39.5
Mount Gambier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density2,401/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8318°N, 140.7792°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 150 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 48 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 49 km
Apr 19, 2006 50 km SW of Millicent, Australia M2.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in

Mount Gambier has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Mount Gambier

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE SA - Mount Gambier Campus College

Schools in Mount Gambier

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
MacDonald Park Primary School
Mount Gambier North Primary School
Grant High School
Melaleuca Park Primary School
Yahl Primary School
Mount Gambier High School
Reidy Park Primary School
Tenison Woods College
St Martin's Lutheran College
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Radio Stations near Mount Gambier

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mount Gambier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Glencoe Woolshed-National Trust
Mount Gambier Courthouse Museum-National Trust
Mount Gambier RSL War Museum
Old Courthouse Gallery and Museum
Sexton's Cottage

Libraries in Mount Gambier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mount Gambier Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Gambier

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commodore on the Park
Federal Hotel
Jen's Hotel
Jubilee Motor Inn
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

Restaurants in Mount Gambier

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Lack Tandoori Express
Caffe Belgiorno
Fasta Pasta
Golden Chopsticks
Gourmet Indian
Little Bliss
Malaysia House
Mount Gambier Mandarin Restaurant
Mount Gambier RSL
noky
Noodle Sushi Bar
Sushi Hiro
Wild Ginger

Cafes in Mount Gambier

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Slice of Metro
Bay Blue
Little Saigon Cafe
Molten Chocolate Cafe
Muffin Break
Presto Eatery
San Piero Coffee Roasters
Sorrentos Cafe
Vanilla Bean

Cinemas in Mount Gambier

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oatmill Cinema
Oatmill Cinema Complex

Theatres in Mount Gambier

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
Wehl Street Theatre

Clinics in Mount Gambier

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferrers Medical Clinic

Dentists in Mount Gambier

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Illumident Mount Gambier

Bus Stations in Mount Gambier

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1553678849
Mount Gambier Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mount Gambier

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
Ampol
AU #426059864
BP
BP
K&S Fuels
Mobil
OTR Mount Gambier
Pearl Mount Gambier
Shell
Shell
United

Banks in Mount Gambier

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BankSA & Westpasc
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
People First Bank
People's Choice Credit Union
Police Credit Union
Rabobank

Shopping Malls in Mount Gambier

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coles Complex
Mount Gambier Central

Gyms in Mount Gambier

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Lake Crossfit
Jetts Fitness

Golf Courses in Mount Gambier

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Lake Public Golf Links

Breweries in Mount Gambier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Little Rippa Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Gambier

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mount Gambier

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Gambier AirportMGBMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Callendale AirportSmall Airport
Caroline AirstripSmall Airport
Casterton AirportSmall Airport
Coonawarra AirportSmall Airport
Millicent AirportMLRSmall Airport
Strathdownie AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mount Gambier

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mount Gambier East Post Office
Mount Gambier Post Office
Mount Gambier West Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Gambier

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church of Mount Gambier
East Gambier Uniting Church
Jubilee Christian Centre
Mount Gambier Uniting Church
St Paul's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Gambier

What is the population of Mount Gambier?

Mount Gambier has a population of 25,591 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,401 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Mount Gambier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,356, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Gambier?

Mount Gambier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Gambier?

Mount Gambier has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $449. There are 2,431 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Gambier?

The median home value in Mount Gambier is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 65.8%.

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