Adelaide vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Adelaide rates higher for transport (99 vs 24). Adelaide is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 32.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Barker rates higher (100 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 50 |
| Transport | 99 | 24 |
| Education | 86 | 61 |
| Liveability | 89 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 31 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 3,595 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 8 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Mount Barker
Transport
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 24 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 18 |
| Parks | 46 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Mount Barker 100/100).
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Mount Barker?
Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs Mount Barker 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Mount Barker?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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