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Mount Barker, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Mount Barker is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,682. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,682 Population 14/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$20,348 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,348 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,682
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,348
Per Capita$20,348
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$126,800
Rent$634
Ownership74.5%
Housing Units1,073

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population2,682
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates-34.6308°, 117.6661°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,348
Median Age48.0 years

About Mount Barker

Mount Barker is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,682. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Mount Barker has a population of 2,682 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,682
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
188.9mi²
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 $20,348, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,348 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $391, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 255 business establishments.

Income: Mount Barker vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,348
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,348
Avg Weekly Wage$391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Barker is $126,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $634 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 74.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,073 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,800
55% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$634
45% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.5%
Owner-Occupied74.5%
Renter-Occupied25.5%
Housing Units1,073

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Barker

Mount Barker has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 10.8
Feb 19.7°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.8° 26.3
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 13.6° / 24° 42.8
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.1° 49.6
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.3° 90.9
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.9° 83.8
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.1° 91.8
Aug 12.1°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.6° 79.7
Sep 12.9°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.6° 77.1
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.1° 51.6
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.1° 38.2
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23° 27.8
Mount Barker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6308°N, 117.6661°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Aug 5, 2023.

Aug 5, 2023 64 km E of Katanning, Australia M5.2 111 km
Jan 5, 2023 Western Australia M4.7 113 km
May 11, 1998 67 km E of Katanning, Australia M4.5 122 km
Feb 5, 2023 24 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.4 149 km
Dec 13, 1991 46 km N of Mount Barker, Australia M4.4 46 km
Jan 22, 1999 20 km S of Kojonup, Australia M4.3 85 km
Feb 1, 2022 13 km S of Wagin, Australia M4.3 137 km
Aug 1, 2019 2 km ENE of Mount Barker, Australia M4.2 3 km
Apr 8, 2009 43 km SW of Kojonup, Australia M4.1 90 km
Oct 26, 1996 65 km ESE of Katanning, Australia M3.7 93 km
Feb 27, 2005 67 km E of Katanning, Australia M3.6 127 km
Apr 18, 2005 66 km E of Katanning, Australia M2.8 126 km
Apr 14, 2005 75 km ENE of Katanning, Australia M2.8 140 km
Mar 14, 2003 37 km NNE of Katanning, Australia M2.5 137 km
Jul 28, 2004 69 km E of Katanning, Australia M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
July 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Driest

Mount Barker has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Mount Barker

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Barker Community College
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Radio Stations near Mount Barker

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mount Barker

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Police Station Museum

Libraries in Mount Barker

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mount Barker Public Library0.0

Restaurants in Mount Barker

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Little Bit Of Barker
Wing Hing

Cafes in Mount Barker

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plantagenet Hotel Cafe
The Grocery Store Cafe
The Shed

Veterinaries in Mount Barker

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Barker Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Mount Barker

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Barker

Gas Stations in Mount Barker

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Mount Barker Co Op
United

Banks in Mount Barker

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bankwest

Golf Courses in Mount Barker

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Barker Golf Course
Mount Barker Golf Course

Airports Near Mount Barker

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albany AirportALHMedium Airport
Cranbrook AirportSmall Airport
Denmark AirportSmall Airport
Frankland AirportSmall Airport
Frankland Valley Vineyard AirportSmall Airport
Gnowangerup AirportSmall Airport
Lily Dutch Windmill AirstripSmall Airport
Maitraya Resort AirstripSmall Airport
Stirling Range RetreatSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mount Barker

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mt Barker LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Barker

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mt Barker Baptist Church
Mt Barker Uniting Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church Mt Barker
St.Werburghs Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 2,682 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Barker expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,348, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, 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 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Barker?

Mount Barker has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $391. There are 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Barker?

The median home value in Mount Barker is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634. The homeownership rate is 74.5%.

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