Mount Barker Springs vs Wistow
The verdict
Mount Barker Springs rates higher for liveability (15 vs 6). Wistow rates higher for transport (14 vs 0). Mount Barker Springs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (115 vs 118 min).
Scores
Mount Barker SpringsWistow
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 14 |
| Education | 64 | 60 |
| Liveability | 15 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 174 | 285 |
| Median age | 49 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,028 | $1,524 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.8% | 34.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 79.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mount Barker Springs — · Wistow —
Property
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $510 | $650 |
| 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 Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 351 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,149 | 3,509 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Barker Springs · Wistow
Transport
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 118 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.1 km | 28.7 km |
Liveability
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.3 km | 37.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.2 km | 35.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Barker Springs | Wistow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 174 | 285 |
| Estimated 2025 | 188 | 307 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Mount Barker Springs or Wistow?
Wistow has the higher transport score (Mount Barker Springs 0/100 vs Wistow 14/100).
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