Blakiston vs Mount Barker
Mount Barker scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Barker (1048) sits above Blakiston (1047). Blakiston skews owner-occupied (97%), Mount Barker runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Blakiston and Mount Barker side by side
| Measure | Blakiston | Mount Barker |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $805/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 377 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 46 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mount Barker edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1047). Blakiston also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blakiston vs Mount Barker: common questions
Does Blakiston or Mount Barker have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Barker scores 1048 vs 1047 in Blakiston. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Blakiston or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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