Blakiston vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Mount Barker rates higher for liveability (67 vs 30). Mount Barker is closer to the coast (32.0 km vs 33.7 km).
Scores
BlakistonMount Barker
| Blakiston | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 50 |
| Transport | 20 | 24 |
| Education | 58 | 61 |
| Liveability | 30 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blakiston | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 377 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 46 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,600 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.2% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blakiston High Growth · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Blakiston | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $600 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 531 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blakiston | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blakiston · Mount Barker
Transport
| Blakiston | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.7 km | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Blakiston | 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 | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 18 |
| Parks | 0 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.7 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.1 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Blakiston | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 377 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 453 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | 592 | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.70% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Blakiston or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has the higher transport score (Blakiston 20/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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