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Mount Barker Springs SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Barker Springs, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Barker Springs SA is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Barker Springs is $1,201 per week ($62,452 per year). Median rent in Mount Barker Springs is $200 per week ($867 per month). Mount Barker Springs has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Barker Springs has a population density of 20.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Barker Springs is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker Springs is $2,084.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mount Barker Springs in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Mount Barker Springs Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Barker Springs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,201/wk

$62,452 per year

#420 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,084/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mount Barker Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (92) Female 47.4% (83)

Population Density

20.2

people per km²

174 people · 8.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,031

Family income/wk

Mount Barker Springs Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Barker Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.0% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.0% 25 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Barker Springs Country of Birth

Australia

87.8%

England

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Religion

No Religion

54.5%

Catholic

13.8%

Anglican

12.0%

Christian (other)

6.6%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Employment

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Employed full-time

48.8% 61 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 32 people

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Not in labour force

25.6% 32 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.9%

Certificate III/IV

33.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Occupation

Professionals

47.0%

Managers

15.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

4.5%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mount Barker Springs Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Engineering

19.0%

Education

14.3%

Health

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Information Technology

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

22.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Marital Status

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Married

58.7% 81

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Divorced

10.9% 15

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Never married

30.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

24.3%

German

11.5%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

7.8%

Other

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.6%

Spanish

1.2%

Welsh

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Barker Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

27.6%

Primary — Government

24.1%

Pre-school

13.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.8%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

Secondary — Catholic

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 12

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 310

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.8% 38

—

Not a volunteer

71.2% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Barker Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.1%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.3%

2 vehicles

37.3%

3 vehicles

35.6%

4+ vehicles

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.6%

3 bedrooms

48.1%

4 bedrooms

40.7%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

30.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

322

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

12.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 4

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Never served

97.0% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 21

—

Did not provide

84.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Children Ever Born

No children

18.5%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

48.1%

3 children

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mount Barker Springs When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

41.9%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Household Size

1 person

6.9%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

22.4%

4 persons

20.7%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address

149

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Barker Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Mount Barker Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,028/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mount Barker Springs

Your weekly income

≈ $13,121/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,828/wk

Rent share 6.6%

Mount Barker Springs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Binnum

Pop: 87 Income: $840/wk Rent: $200/wk

Carpenter Rocks

Pop: 87 Income: $817/wk Rent: $100/wk

Pinery

Pop: 87 Income: $706/wk Rent: $220/wk

Pinks Beach

Pop: 87 Income: $508/wk Rent: $125/wk

Green Hills Range

Pop: 88 Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk

Pine Point

Pop: 88 Income: $437/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Barker Springs

What is the population of Mount Barker Springs SA?

The population of Mount Barker Springs SA is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.2 people per km².Mount Barker Springs is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Barker Springs?

The median personal income in Mount Barker Springs SA is $1,201 per week, or $62,452 per year.The median household income is $3,028 per week.Family income is $3,031 per week.Mount Barker Springs is ranked #420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Barker Springs?

Median rent in Mount Barker Springs SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 6.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Barker Springs ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Barker Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker Springs SA is $2,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Barker Springs?

The median age in Mount Barker Springs SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Barker Springs a good suburb to live in?

Mount Barker Springs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 174.The median income is $1,201/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40934. All dollar figures in AUD.