Hallett Cove vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Hallett Cove rates higher for transport (93 vs 24). Mount Barker rates higher for liveability (67 vs 43). Hallett Cove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 32.0 km).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 50 |
| Transport | 93 | 24 |
| Education | 59 | 61 |
| Liveability | 43 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Mount Barker
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 24 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | 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 | 2 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 18 |
| Parks | 24 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Mount Barker?
Hallett Cove and Mount Barker have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Mount Barker 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Mount Barker?
Hallett Cove has the higher transport score (Hallett Cove 93/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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