Littlehampton vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Mount Barker rates higher for liveability (67 vs 39). Littlehampton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (94 vs 100 min).
Scores
LittlehamptonMount Barker
| Littlehampton | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 50 |
| Transport | 24 | 24 |
| Education | 64 | 61 |
| Liveability | 39 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Littlehampton | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,300 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,086 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.6% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Littlehampton High Growth · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Littlehampton | 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) | $655 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Littlehampton | 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) | 1,121 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Littlehampton | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Littlehampton · Mount Barker
Transport
| Littlehampton | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 21.8 km | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Littlehampton | 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 | 2 | 18 |
| Parks | 3 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.9 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.2 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Littlehampton | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,300 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,967 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,179 | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.71% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Littlehampton or Mount Barker?
Littlehampton and Mount Barker have similar average school ICSEA scores (1049 and 1049).
Which has better public transport, Littlehampton or Mount Barker?
Littlehampton and Mount Barker have similar transport scores.
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