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Mount Barker, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Mount Barker is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 21,554. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,554 Population 70/sq mi density
1,056 ft Elevation 322 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,547 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,547 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Mount Barker

Mount Barker

Mount Barker is a city in South Australia. Located approximately 33 kilometres from the Adelaide city centre, it is home to 25,026 residents (2021). It is the seat of the District Council of Mount Barker, the largest town in the Adelaide Hills. It is part of Greater Adelaide, alongside being one of the fastest-growing areas in the state.

People

Population21,554
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density70/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,547
Per Capita$27,547
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership69.2%
Housing Units8,622

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Population21,554
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Coordinates-35.0667°, 138.8667°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,547
Median Age36.0 years

About Mount Barker

Mount Barker is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 21,554. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Mount Barker has a population of 21,554 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,554
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
309.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Barker vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Barker is $27,547, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,547 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $530, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,048 business establishments.

Income: Mount Barker vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,547
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,547
Avg Weekly Wage$530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,048

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Barker is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 69.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,622 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.2%
Owner-Occupied69.2%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units8,622

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Barker

Mount Barker has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 22.2
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 25.6
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 27.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.3° 46.9
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 76.7
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.4° 100.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 113.3
Aug 10.1°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.8° 103.5
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.4° 82.8
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.2° 53.8
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.7° 41.3
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.3° 40.3
Mount Barker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates-35.0667°N, 138.8667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 99 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 3 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 30 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 10 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 122 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 127 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 18 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 83 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 119 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 13 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 91 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 70 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 135 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in

Mount Barker has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Mount Barker

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
King's Baptist Grammar School - Adelaide Hills - - - -
Cornerstone College - - - -
Mount Barker Waldorf School - - - -
Mount Barker High School - - - -
Willow Close Pre School - - - -
St Francis de Sales College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mount Barker

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 - AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Mount Barker

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaumont House - National Trust
Carrick Hill
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
Gilbert's Motor Museum
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Nairne Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Strathalbyn Police Station and Courthouse Museum - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in Mount Barker

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Strathalbyn Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Restaurants in Mount Barker

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Brunelli Mount Barker
Fasta Pasta Mount Barker
HMBL Tapas Co.
HMBL Tapas Co.
Kitchen Farm Pantry
Pho28
Schnithouse
The Mustard Seed

Cafes in Mount Barker

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alto
bb's cafe
Cheeky Greek
Espressomento
Giddy Up
Quarter Mile
Sazon Espresso
Susa Kitchen
The Lobethal Bakery

Cinemas in Mount Barker

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wallis Cinema

Clinics in Mount Barker

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Better Medical Mt Barker South Clinic
Mt Barker & Balhannah Medical Centres
Summit Health Centre

Veterinaries in Mount Barker

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #303448484
Mount Barker Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Mount Barker

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mount Barker

Bus Stations in Mount Barker

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #200100451

Gas Stations in Mount Barker

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AMPM Mt Barker
BP
BP OTR Mt Barker
BP X Convenience Newenham
Caltex
OTR
OTR

Banks in Mount Barker

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo bank
Beyond Bank

Shopping Malls in Mount Barker

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mt Barker Homemaker Centre

Gyms in Mount Barker

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness
Toa

Golf Courses in Mount Barker

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mt Barker-Hahndorf Golf Club

Breweries in Mount Barker

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Barker

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mount Barker

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Meningie Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Swan Reach Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Barker

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hills Baptist Church Mount Barker
Mount Barker Presbyterian Church
Mt Barker Church of Christ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Barker

What is the population of Mount Barker?

Mount Barker has a population of 21,554 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Barker expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,547, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Barker?

Mount Barker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Barker?

Mount Barker has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $530. There are 2,048 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Barker?

The median home value in Mount Barker is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 69.2%.

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