Find a deep sense of belonging amidst captivating landscapes and a vibrant community. Experience the warmth of genuine connections and the unique charm of a place that feels like home.
As one of Australia's most affordable cities, Mount Gambier provides an environment for those seeking comfort and value in their everyday lives.
We are a city where a natural environment, connection to services and networks, and a supportive community create a foundation to find meaning.
We know who we are and where we are heading. As a community, we have developed a community vision informed by the strengths and shared values of our city. It guides a path forward that emphasises family, connection, nature and growth.
Through this, our community has developed an identity statement. This brings together the stories, values and unique qualities of what it means to be from Mount Gambier.
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.
We’ve been here for millennia, for generations, for a long time, for a short time, and we want it to feel like home for all.
In this big little city where we’re each other’s neighbour, our independence and resilience has shaped our unique character. In the Mount, we do things our way. Our rich natural, creative, and industrial resources allow us to thrive independently and in isolation, while embracing the developing technologies that connect us.
We’re a regional hub where opportunities arise from our collective skills and experience. We prioritise the life of our community, looking beyond ourselves and our circles to work stronger together. We celebrate, support and champion each other.
Whenever we leave, the light on the hill calls us home.
– Mount Gambier Community Identity Statement
