Blakiston vs Mount Barker Junction
The verdict
Blakiston rates higher for education (58 vs 32). Mount Barker Junction is closer to the coast (32.1 km vs 33.7 km).
Scores
BlakistonMount Barker Junction
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 |
| Transport | 20 | 0 |
| Education | 58 | 32 |
| Liveability | 30 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 377 | 8 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,600 | $3,999 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.2% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Blakiston High Growth · Mount Barker Junction High Growth
Property
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $805 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 531 | 12,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Blakiston · Mount Barker Junction
Transport
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.7 km | 21.7 km |
Liveability
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.7 km | 32.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.1 km | 26.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blakiston | Mount Barker Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 377 | 8 |
| Estimated 2025 | 453 | 10 |
| Projected 2041 | 592 | 13 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.70% | 5.74% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Blakiston or Mount Barker Junction?
Blakiston has the higher transport score (Blakiston 20/100 vs Mount Barker Junction 0/100).
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