Mount Gambier - East, SA 5734
Room to breathe, on South Australia's regional rental market.
- Country charm
- $220/wk Median
- 28.6% Renters
Mount Gambier - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.9k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $220
- To the CBD
- 380km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Mount Gambier - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Mount Gambier - East is a regional South Australia community of 14,947 residents, with 28.6% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $220 — noticeably kinder to the budget than South Australia's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Mount Gambier - East
Mount Gambier - East Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Mount Gambier - East Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mount Gambier - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mount Gambier - East.
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Gambier - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mount Gambier - East is $220. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $220 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Mount Gambier - East?
Locals describe Mount Gambier - East as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 14,947, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mount Gambier - East family-friendly for renters?
Mount Gambier - East has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $220/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional SA.
Is Mount Gambier - East walkable?
Mount Gambier - East carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
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