Mount Barker vs Paralowie
The verdict
Mount Barker rates higher for education (61 vs 37). Paralowie rates higher for transport (58 vs 24). Paralowie is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 32.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Barker rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Paralowie).
Scores
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 56 |
| Transport | 24 | 58 |
| Education | 61 | 37 |
| Liveability | 67 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,330 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,624 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mount Barker High Growth · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,595 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Barker · Paralowie
Transport
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.9 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 49 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.0 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.3 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 620 m | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Barker | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,330 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,032 | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,765 | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.71% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Barker or Paralowie?
Mount Barker has the higher residential safety score (Mount Barker 100/100 vs Paralowie 60/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Barker or Paralowie?
Mount Barker has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Barker 1049 vs Paralowie 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Barker or Paralowie?
Paralowie has the higher transport score (Mount Barker 24/100 vs Paralowie 58/100).
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