Our housing – Mount Gambier

Get to know more about housing in Mount Gambier

Over the past decade, Mount Gambier has experienced notable changes in population dynamics, employment patterns, housing affordability and accessibility.

2.24

people in an average household

260

median weekly rent

65.2

increase of median house price over five years

Over the past decade, Mount Gambier has experienced notable changes in population dynamics, employment patterns, housing affordability and homelessness rates.

Employment sectors such as health care, education, construction, and hospitality have experienced substantial growth, contributing to a positive shift in employment opportunities.

Despite this progress a significant proportion of resident workers continue to earn low to moderate incomes, highlighting ongoing challenges in income distribution and economic inequity within the city.

In the last five years, housing prices have risen significantly, with the median house price soaring by 65.2% to $421,350 and the median unit price increasing by 51.8% to $296,000. This increase in housing costs has implications for housing affordability, especially considering the median rent for houses at $400 per week.

SNAPSHOT DATA

Here is a snapshot of insights into Mount Gambier Housing.

Houses

$500,000 median house price, 88.6% increase over five years

The Household

Average household size of 2 people

Units

$335,000 median unit price, $76.3% increase over five years

Rent

$450 median weekly rent, 7/1% increase over twelve months

Dwellings

12,787 total dwellings

Local Affordable Housing Plan for Mount Gambier.

The City of Mount Gambier has launched its Local Affordable Housing Plan, representing a step forward in collaborative efforts to address the demand for affordable housing in the Mount Gambier community.

To support the development of this plan, Council connected a collective group of stakeholders within their community from community services, real estate, developers and practitioners to engage in constructive dialogue, share insights and develop holistic approaches to improve affordable housing issues in their community.

Through collaborative partnerships, strategic land planning and community-driven initiatives, the plan aims to contribute to a sustainable housing landscape that meets the diverse needs of their community. This centralised group will serve as a core to deliver the plan through engaging stakeholders, sharing insights, and collectively addressing emerging challenges.

Regular reviews conducted as part of the group will provide opportunities to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and integrate current knowledge and observations into future iterations of the plan.

Through Council’s work to empower the community to lead the conversation surrounding housing needs, the plan can be more responsive and reflective of local priorities, and a collaborative approach ensures that the Affordable Housing Plan remains dynamic, relevant, and effective in meeting the diverse housing needs of Mount Gambier residents.