District Council of Mount Barker
Mount Barker
Mount Barker at a glance
Median house
$358,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$257,760
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
18.3k
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Mount Barker.
Mount Barker is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$358,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$517/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$358,000
Sales data pending
$257,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
18,330
Median age: 36
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20258.72%
Based on $358,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 202510.43%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
18,330
Median age
36
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
348
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Barker.
Local schools for Mount Barker
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Barker South Primary School
Mount Barker High School
Mount Barker Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Mount Barker?
- The median house price in Mount Barker, SA 5251 is $358,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mount Barker postcode?
- Mount Barker is in the 5251 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Barker?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $517.
- What schools are in Mount Barker?
- There are 12 schools serving Mount Barker on this page, including Mount Barker South Primary School, Mount Barker High School, St Mark's Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Mount Barker?
- Mount Barker has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Barker?
- Mount Barker is close to Blakiston, Totness, Littlehampton, Mount Barker Springs, Bugle Ranges.
- What is the population of Mount Barker?
- Mount Barker has approximately 18,330 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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