Mount Barker, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,682 Population 14/sq mi density

833 ft Elevation 254 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

Mount Barker, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,348

73% below

$20,348 per capita

Home Value

$126,800

55% below

Median Rent

$634/mo

45% below

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

293 sunny days/yr

Is Mount Barker a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Barker residents earn a median household income of $20,348 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,348. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 255 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Barker is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $634/month.

Climate & Weather

Mount Barker has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,682

Median Age48.0 yrs

Density14/mi²

Foreign Born18.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$20,348

Per Capita$20,348

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$391

Housing

Home Value$126,800

Rent$634

Ownership74.5%

Housing Units1,073

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days293/yr

Rain23.7 in/yr

Elevation833 ft

Did You Know?

18.8% of residents are foreign-born.