Mount Barker Summit at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
100
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Mount Barker Summit.
The postcode for Mount Barker Summit is 5251 (SA).
Mount Barker Summit (5251) sits in the Mount Barker region of South Australia.
Mount Barker Summit has roughly 100 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Summit 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Barker Summit's population at 100, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
100
Median age
50
Family households
88%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
100
Median age: 50
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Barker Summit.
Local schools for Mount Barker Summit
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Government School Catchment
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Littlehampton Primary School
Mount Barker South 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 Summit.
- What is the Mount Barker Summit postcode?
- Mount Barker Summit is in the 5251 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- Where is Mount Barker Summit?
- Mount Barker Summit is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5251, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Barker Summit?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Mount Barker Summit?
- There are 9 schools serving Mount Barker Summit on this page, including Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, Mount Barker Waldorf School, St Francis de Sales College.
- How walkable is Mount Barker Summit?
- Mount Barker Summit has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Barker Summit?
- Mount Barker Summit is close to Mount Barker Springs, Dawesley, Blakiston, Nairne, Wistow.
- What is the population of Mount Barker Summit?
- The population of Mount Barker Summit is approximately 100 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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