Mount Barker Junction at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mount Barker Junction.
The postcode for Mount Barker Junction is 5251 (SA).
Mount Barker Junction (5251) sits in the Mount Barker region of South Australia.
Mount Barker Junction has roughly 8 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Barker Junction scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Barker Junction's population at 8, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8
Median age
39
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount Barker Junction.
Local schools for Mount Barker Junction
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Government School Catchment
Littlehampton Primary School
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Oakbank School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Barker Junction.
- What is the Mount Barker Junction postcode?
- Mount Barker Junction is in the 5251 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- Where is Mount Barker Junction?
- Mount Barker Junction is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5251, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Barker Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Mount Barker Junction?
- There are 14 schools serving Mount Barker Junction on this page, including Littlehampton Primary School, Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, Cornerstone College.
- How walkable is Mount Barker Junction?
- Mount Barker Junction has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Barker Junction?
- Mount Barker Junction is close to Littlehampton, Hay Valley, Blakiston, Nairne, Totness.
- What is the population of Mount Barker Junction?
- The population of Mount Barker Junction is approximately 8 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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