Mount Barker, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Mount Barker is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,898. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,898 Population 10/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population1,898
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population1,898
Population Density10 / 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)

About Mount Barker

Mount Barker is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,898. 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.

Climate in Mount Barker

Mount Barker has an average annual temperature of 15.5°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. 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)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates34.6308°S, 117.6661°E
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 (OpenStreetMap 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.

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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 Airport-Small Airport
Denmark Airport-Small Airport
Frankland Airport-Small Airport
Frankland Valley Vineyard Airport-Small Airport
Gnowangerup Airport-Small Airport
Lily Dutch Windmill Airstrip-Small Airport
Maitraya Resort Airstrip-Small Airport
Stirling Range Retreat-Small 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 1,898 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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