Mount Barker Summit SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Barker Summit SA is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Barker Summit is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Mount Barker Summit is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Mount Barker Summit has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Barker Summit has a population density of 12.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker Summit is $2,600.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Barker Summit in 2024-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Mount Barker Summit Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Barker Summit Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
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Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Barker Summit Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (54) Female 46.5% (47)

Population Density

12.0
people per km²
100 people · 8.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,187
Family income/wk

Mount Barker Summit Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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 Summit Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 14 dwellings

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

Mount Barker Summit Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Barker Summit Religion

No Religion
48.4%
Anglican
18.3%
Catholic
7.5%
Not stated
6.5%
Christian (other)
5.4%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
5.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.3%
Lutheran
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.2%

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

Mount Barker Summit Employment

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Employed full-time
38.8% 31 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 19 people
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Not in labour force
37.5% 30 people

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

Mount Barker Summit Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.2%
Bachelor Degree
37.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.8%

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

Mount Barker Summit Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.3%
Professionals
23.7%
Managers
18.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%

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

Mount Barker Summit Field of Study

Engineering
26.8%
Health
19.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.6%
Agriculture & Environment
9.8%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Management & Commerce
7.3%
Society & Culture
7.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.3%

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

Mount Barker Summit Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.0%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Marital Status

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Married
63.5% 54
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Divorced
14.1% 12
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Widowed
3.5% 3
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Never married
18.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
34.6%
German
8.8%
Scottish
8.8%
Irish
8.1%
Chinese
2.2%
Greek
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Barker Summit School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
33.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
33.3%

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

Mount Barker Summit Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.2% 10
No need for assistance
94.8% 181

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

Mount Barker Summit Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.8% 16
Not a volunteer
79.2% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Barker Summit How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
15.2%
Walked only
9.1%

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

Mount Barker Summit Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
8.3%
4+ vehicles
44.4%

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

Mount Barker Summit Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.1%
3 bedrooms
39.4%
4 bedrooms
42.4%
5 bedrooms
9.1%

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

Mount Barker Summit Population Mobility

9.0%
moved in the last year
24.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
197
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
9
Mental health
6
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Mount Barker Summit Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
12.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.1%
Couple — no children under 15
22.4%
Couple — no children
16.5%
One parent — no children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 5
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Never served
93.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 11
Did not provide
85.1% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Children Ever Born

No children
19.2%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
30.8%

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

Mount Barker Summit When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1981–1990
3

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

Mount Barker Summit Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.2%
5–14 hours
26.0%
15–29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
8.2%

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

Mount Barker Summit Household Size

1 person
27.5%
2 persons
32.5%
3 persons
7.5%
4 persons
17.5%
5 persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Where Residents Moved From

Same address
91
Moved from SA
9

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

Mount Barker Summit Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Step family — no other children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Barker Summit Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Mount Barker Summit Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $335/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Mount Barker Summit

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,290/wk
Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Barker Summit vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Barker Summit

What is the population of Mount Barker Summit SA?

The population of Mount Barker Summit SA is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Barker Summit?

The median personal income in Mount Barker Summit SA is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Barker Summit?

Median rent in Mount Barker Summit SA is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Barker Summit?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker Summit SA is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Barker Summit?

The median age in Mount Barker Summit SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Barker Summit a good suburb to live in?

Mount Barker Summit is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 100.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40935. All dollar figures in AUD.