SA · Mount Barker Council
Mount Barker (SA), SA, 5251
Current weather
8.6°CLight drizzle
94% humidity · 35.3 km/h wind · 11.6° / 8.5° today · 14.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#24 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mount Barker (SA) is a mid-sized suburb in the Mount Barker area, home to around 18,330 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 659 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 36.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $480, houses $600), 9 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 41 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 18,330
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,624
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 481 of 7,514
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Employment rate
- 63%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 550 / 546 / 35
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $480
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 205
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 659
- Against the person
- 157
- Against property
- 502
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 117 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception34
- Other Property Damage And Environmental109
- Other Theft131
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury83
- Theft From Shop106
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 9 (7 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,051
- Cornerstone CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 1094
- Disability Unit Mount Barker High School2 Wellington RoadSpecialist Facilities
- Disability Unit Mount Barker Primary School2A Dumas StreetSpecialist Facilities
- Mount Barker 1 Education Director Office6 Dutton RoadSupport Services
- Mount Barker 2 Education Director Office6 Dutton RoadSupport Services
- Mount Barker High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1010
- Mount Barker Kindergarten Inc2B Dumas StreetPreschools
- Mount Barker Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1016
- Mount Barker South Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1011
- Mount Barker Waldorf SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1087
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Alexandrina Rd - Temp
- Stop 62 Adelaide Rd - East side
- Stop 78 Wellington Rd - North side
- Zone A Dumas St Park 'n' Ride
- Zone B Cornerstone College
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
41 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionAdelaide Road, Mill St28 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Adelaide Rd28 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionWellington Road, Hale St28 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAdelaide Road, Mann St05 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Adelaide Rd05 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAdelaide Road, Mann St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAdelaide Road, Mill St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Coral St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Paltridge St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionFlaxley Road, Stephenson St15 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
3,507 planning-related records
2026· 383 proposals
June 2026
- Addition to Outbuilding - carport13 PEAKE CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Combined fence and retaining wall structures3 WESTON GR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Deck7 PARKINDULA DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Office extension - Upper-Level addition in roof cavity and alterations to create additional office space6 HAMPDEN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (including garage and ancillary accommodation), Outbuilding (extend pool verandah), Verandah, swimming pool safety features; and Building Alterations9 BARROW CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single storey detached DwellingLOT 19 UNION CR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation and deck40 CRAIG TCE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Install a fiberglass swimming pool & safety barrier7 BURTON ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)29 BELAIR TCE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Internal fitout (renovation of Bendigo Bank)4 -8 GAWLER ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Carport and building alteration9 GILBERT RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)20 BELMONT CR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Retaining walls and associated earthworks370 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling17 WOODHALL LOOP MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling109 ASTON PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- X1 single storey Residential Dweling2 COTTINGLEY ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Detached dwelling single storey with a fence and retaining wall structure34 ROBERTSON PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Shed (Outbuilding)5 RINGTAIL LOOP MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling single storey41 KACHINA DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Retaining walls and associated earthworks52 MARTIN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah19 HAWTHORN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling and verandah with associated carport9 PATERSON LANE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)8 HERBIG CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling19 GINKGO ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Verandah19 HAWTHORN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Construction of a Hotel (three (3) storeys) involving dining, gaming, shop (in the form of bottleshop), and associated carpark, earthworks, retaining walls, fencing, landscaping, tree-damaging activity (removal of 6 Regulated trees) and demolition of the existing dwelling and structuresLOT 2000 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling93 ASTON PDE MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2 - creation of 1 additional residential allotment) and associated infrastructure14 WUTTKE RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Variation to condition 9 and 10 of Development Authorisation 23034037 to remove the tree protection measures27 ARABIAN WAY MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Verandah6 YOUNG CT MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Verandah98 PARKVIEW DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 2051 HARTMANN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2 - creation of 2 rural residential allotments) and associated infrastructureLOT 1005 WATERFORD AV MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling (Single Storey Split Level); Retaining Walls5 WESTON GR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Tree-damaging activity comprising the pruning of more than 30% of the crown of one (1) Significant River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)2 HUTCHINSON ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 2051 HARTMANN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 2051 HARTMANN RD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling single storeyLOT 8000 MONTGOMERY DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling single storeyLOT 8000 MONTGOMERY DR MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling18 GINKGO ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
2025· 742 proposals
742 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 738 proposals
738 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 645 proposals
645 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 511 proposals
511 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 480 proposals
480 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
77 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Bakery
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (9)
- Stop 66 Hutchinson Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 66 Hutchinson Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 67 Hutchinson Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 67 Hutchinson Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 68E Exhibition Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 68W Exhibition Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital87 Wellington RoadPublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
230 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Mt Barker Community Childcare CentreBartram Streetchildcare
- Welly Road Early Learning CentreWellington Roadchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 52
- Parks (OSM)
- 49
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 88.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #24 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Mt Barker Community Childcare CentrechildcareBartram Streetchildcare
- Welly Road Early Learning CentrechildcareWellington Roadchildcare
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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