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DATA HUB: OUR PEOPLE

Get to know our community and the people of Mount Gambier

South Australia’s regional capital, Mount Gambier, is home to 28,000 people but central to the lives of 135,000 people who access the city for services, employment, education, entertainment, sport, and recreation.

6.5

growth in population over 10 years

41

median age

11.5

residents were born overseas

Mount Gambier is supportive community that values both its people and its environment.

Mount Gambier embodies a dynamic and close-knit community where the blend of city convenience and regional charm creates a unique living environment. The skilled workforce, coupled with a significant portion engaged in volunteer work, reflects a community committed to growth and mutual support.

The diverse family structures, ranging from couples with children to single-person households, highlight the city’s inclusivity and adaptability.

SNAPSHOT DATA

Here is a snapshot into the community insights for the people of Mount Gambier.

Population

27,888 people, 6.5% increase over the past 10 years.

Median Age

The community median age is 41.

Education

1 in 8 residents have completed a bachelor degree or higher.

Qualifications

1 in 4 have vocational qualifications.

Community Minded

17% of residents have done volunteer work.

Diverse

11.5% residents were born overseas.

Income

$1,200 median weekly household income.

Family

22% couples with children.

Independent

25.6% couples without children.

Single Parent

11.6% one parent families.

Single

32.1% are single person.
Contact

City of Mount Gambier
Economy, Strategy and Engagement team

ese@mountgambier.sa.gov.au

© 2026 Mount Gambier

Acknowledgment of Country

As we invite you to explore Mount Gambier and surrounds, we ask that alongside us, you respect the living culture and connection to Country held by the Boandik peoples.

We acknowledge the Boandik peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land Mount Gambier sits upon today. We respect their spiritual relationship with the land and recognise the deep feelings of attachment our First Nations peoples have with the land.

As we invite you to explore Mount Gambier and surrounds, we ask that alongside us, you respect the living culture and connection to Country held by the Boandik peoples.

We acknowledge the Boandik peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land Mount Gambier sits upon today. We respect their spiritual relationship with the land and recognise the deep feelings of attachment our First Nations peoples have with the land.