Denmark
Mount Barker
Mount Barker at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,855
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Mount Barker.
Mount Barker (6324) sits in the Denmark region of Western Australia.
Mount Barker has roughly 2,855 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Barker scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Barker's population at 2,855, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,855
Median age
48
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
2,855
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
52
10
5
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
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Government School Catchment
Mount Barker Community College
Kendenup Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Barker.
- What is the Mount Barker postcode?
- Mount Barker is in the 6324 postcode, in WA, in the Denmark region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Barker?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Mount Barker?
- There are 2 schools serving Mount Barker on this page, including Mount Barker Community College, Kendenup Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Barker?
- Mount Barker has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Mount Barker?
- Mount Barker is close to Narrikup, Denbarker, Forest Hill, Kendenup, Porongurup.
- What is the population of Mount Barker?
- Mount Barker has approximately 2,855 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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