SA5290· Pop. 25,591Mount Gambier

MOUNT GAMBIER

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

4.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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MOUNT GAMBIER shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$428/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+9.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MOUNT GAMBIER is a SA suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.8% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,197/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.5%

62.7% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

69%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

28.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

890 m²

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

377.2 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

54.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

10 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

267.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,399/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5290

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Reidy Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 990

McDonald Park School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 948

Mulga Street Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 943

Mount Gambier North Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 888

Melaleuca Park Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 882

🎓Secondary (2)

Grant High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 954

Mount Gambier High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 946

📚Combined (2)

Tenison Woods College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1031

St Martins Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1028

⭐Special (1)

Gordon Education Centre

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 951

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

0/ 100

7.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

956ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

35/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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