Mount Barker vs Mount Gambier
The verdict
Mount Barker rates higher for transport (24 vs 0). Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 67). Mount Gambier is closer to the coast (23.9 km vs 32.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Barker rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Mount Gambier).
Scores
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 38 |
| Transport | 24 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 38 |
| Liveability | 67 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,330 | 25,591 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,624 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mount Barker High Growth · Mount Gambier Stable
Property
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $600 | $470 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,595 | 7,182 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 11 |
| Government | 3 | 8 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Barker · Mount Gambier
Transport
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.9 km | 357.7 km |
Liveability
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 710 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 23 |
| Parks | 49 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.0 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.3 km | 376.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 620 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Barker | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,330 | 25,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,032 | 25,945 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,765 | 27,650 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.71% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Barker or Mount Gambier?
Mount Barker has the higher residential safety score (Mount Barker 100/100 vs Mount Gambier 64/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Barker or Mount Gambier?
Mount Barker has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Barker 1049 vs Mount Gambier 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Barker or Mount Gambier?
Mount Barker has the higher transport score (Mount Barker 24/100 vs Mount Gambier 0/100).
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