Barkers Creek vs Walmer
The verdict
Barkers Creek rates higher for transport (10 vs 0). Barkers Creek is closer to the coast (108.3 km vs 115.1 km).
Scores
Barkers CreekWalmer
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 24 |
| Transport | 10 | 0 |
| Education | 71 | 63 |
| Liveability | 16 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 487 | 262 |
| Median age | 50 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,555 | $1,449 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.2% | 42.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 85.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Barkers Creek Moderate Growth · Walmer Moderate Growth
Property
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 205 | 763 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,232 | 2,290 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Walmer
Transport
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 0 |
| 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 | 10.8 km |
Liveability
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 108.3 km | 115.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.9 km | 117.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 69.0 km | 70.3 km |
Population & growth
| Barkers Creek | Walmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 487 | 262 |
| Estimated 2025 | 515 | 277 |
| Projected 2041 | 573 | 308 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barkers Creek or Walmer?
Barkers Creek has the higher transport score (Barkers Creek 10/100 vs Walmer 0/100).
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