Happy Valley vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Happy Valley rates higher for transport (43 vs 24). Mount Barker rates higher for liveability (67 vs 60). Happy Valley is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 32.0 km).
Scores
Happy ValleyMount Barker
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 50 |
| Transport | 43 | 24 |
| Education | 56 | 61 |
| Liveability | 60 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Mount Barker
Transport
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | 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 | 1 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 18 |
| Parks | 26 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Mount Barker?
Happy Valley and Mount Barker have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Mount Barker 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Mount Barker?
Happy Valley has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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