Mount Barker, Australia

Full City Profile

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

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$27,547 median income, 3.7% unemployment

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Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Mount Barker, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,547

63% below

$27,547 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

3.7%

3% above

Avg Temperature

61°F

309 sunny days/yr

Is Mount Barker a Good Place to Live?

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2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Mount Barker residents earn a median household income of $27,547 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,547. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,048 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Barker is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

Mount Barker has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,554

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density70/mi²

Foreign Born16.9%

Economy

Median Income$27,547

Per Capita$27,547

Unemployment3.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$530

Housing

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Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership69.2%

Housing Units8,622

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days309/yr

Rain18.4 in/yr

Elevation1,056 ft

Did You Know?

16.9% of residents are foreign-born.