Mount Gambier, Australia

Full City Profile

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

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

Mount Gambier, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,356

69% below

$23,356 per capita

Home Value

$124,000

56% below

Median Rent

$620/mo

47% below

Unemployment

4.9%

36% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Mount Gambier a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Gambier residents earn a median household income of $23,356 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,356. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,431 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Gambier is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $620/month.

Climate & Weather

Mount Gambier has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,591

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density2,401/mi²

Foreign Born11.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,356

Per Capita$23,356

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$449

Housing

B+

Home Value$124,000

Rent$620

Ownership65.8%

Housing Units10,236

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain29.5 in/yr

Elevation135 ft

Did You Know?

Mount Gambier was founded in 1854.

11.5% of residents are foreign-born.