Bugle Ranges vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Mount Barker rates higher for liveability (67 vs 6). Mount Barker is closer to the coast (32.0 km vs 34.1 km).
Scores
Bugle RangesMount Barker
| Bugle Ranges | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 50 |
| Transport | 0 | 24 |
| Education | 63 | 61 |
| Liveability | 6 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bugle Ranges | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 289 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,031 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bugle Ranges — · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Bugle Ranges | 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) | $350 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bugle Ranges | 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) | 692 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bugle Ranges | 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: Bugle Ranges · Mount Barker
Transport
| Bugle Ranges | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 113 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.1 km | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Bugle Ranges | 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) | 34.1 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.5 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Bugle Ranges | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 289 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 312 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.93% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bugle Ranges or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has the higher transport score (Bugle Ranges 0/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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