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Mount Barker WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Barker, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Barker WA is 2,855 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Barker is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Mount Barker is $225 per week ($975 per month). Mount Barker has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Barker has a population density of 5.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Barker is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker is $1,226.
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Mount Barker Population
Mount Barker Median Income & Rent
Mount Barker Demographics
Gender Split
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Mount Barker Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Barker Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Barker Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Barker Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Barker Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Barker Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Mount Barker Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Barker Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Barker Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Barker Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Barker Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Barker Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Barker Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Barker Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Barker School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Barker Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Barker Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Barker Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Barker How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Barker Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Barker Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Barker Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Barker Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Barker Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Barker Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Barker Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Barker Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mount Barker Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Barker Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Barker When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Barker Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Barker Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Barker Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Barker Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Barker Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Barker
What is the population of Mount Barker WA?
The population of Mount Barker WA is 2,855 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Mount Barker is ranked #2,498 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mount Barker?
The median personal income in Mount Barker WA is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,104 per week.Family income is $1,446 per week.Mount Barker is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mount Barker?
Median rent in Mount Barker WA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Barker ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Barker?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker WA is $1,226. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Barker?
The median age in Mount Barker WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Barker a good suburb to live in?
Mount Barker is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,855.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 51004. All dollar figures in AUD.