Barkers Creek vs Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander)
The verdict
Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) rates higher for transport (46 vs 10). Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) is closer to the coast (102.9 km vs 108.3 km).
Scores
Barkers CreekMoonlight Flat (Mount Alexander)
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 59 |
| Transport | 10 | 46 |
| Education | 71 | 84 |
| Liveability | 16 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 487 | 81 |
| Median age | 50 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,555 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.2% | 63.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Barkers Creek Moderate Growth · Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) Moderate Growth
Property
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 205 | 2,469 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,232 | 2,469 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barkers Creek · Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander)
Transport
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 108.3 km | 102.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.9 km | 104.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 69.0 km | 65.3 km |
Population & growth
| Barkers Creek | Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 487 | 81 |
| Estimated 2025 | 515 | 84 |
| Projected 2041 | 573 | 95 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barkers Creek or Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander)?
Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) has the higher transport score (Barkers Creek 10/100 vs Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander) 46/100).
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