Mawson Lakes vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Mawson Lakes rates higher for transport (93 vs 24). Mount Barker rates higher for liveability (67 vs 53). Mawson Lakes is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 32.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Barker rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Mawson Lakes).
Scores
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 50 |
| Transport | 93 | 24 |
| Education | 69 | 61 |
| Liveability | 53 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,794 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,940 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.0% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 55.2% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mawson Lakes Stable · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $859K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 297 | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,481 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mawson Lakes · Mount Barker
Transport
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 24 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Mawson Lakes | 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 | 14 | 18 |
| Parks | 49 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Mawson Lakes | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,794 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,746 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,775 | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mawson Lakes or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has the higher residential safety score (Mawson Lakes 63/100 vs Mount Barker 100/100).
Which has better schools, Mawson Lakes or Mount Barker?
Mawson Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Mawson Lakes 1067 vs Mount Barker 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mawson Lakes or Mount Barker?
Mawson Lakes has the higher transport score (Mawson Lakes 93/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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