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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 (43.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Barker is $1,226.

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Mount Barker Population

2,855

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Barker Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$602/wk

$31,304 per year

#7049 of 14,663

Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

Mortgage

$1,226/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Barker Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,405) Female 50.8% (1,450)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

2,855 people · 489.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,446

Family income/wk

Mount Barker 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Barker Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Mount Barker, 57.8% are owned outright and 42.2% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

57.8%

Owned with mortgage

42.2%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Afghanistan
Germany
India
Canada
France
China

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

Mount Barker Religion

No religion

43.6%

Not stated

14.2%

Anglican

13.1%

Catholic

8.5%

Baptist

4.7%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Islam

3.6%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Barker Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
Australian Indigenous languages
Filipino
Thai
Tagalog
French
German

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

Mount Barker Employment

Employed full-time

31.9% 620 people

Employed part-time

21.5% 418 people

Unemployed

2.3% 45 people

Not in labour force

44.3% 863 people

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

Mount Barker Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

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

Mount Barker Occupation

Professionals

19.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Managers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Labourers

10.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

Sales Workers

6.1%

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

Mount Barker Field of Study

Engineering

17.4%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Education

13.2%

Health

12.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Information Technology

1.8%

Creative Arts

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.0%

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

Mount Barker Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Barker Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Barker Marital Status

Married

50.1% 1,182

Separated

3.3% 79

Divorced

10.9% 257

Widowed

6.4% 150

Never married

29.4% 693

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Barker Ancestry

English

45.4%

Australian

37.8%

Scottish

10.8%

Irish

8.6%

Australian Aboriginal

3.9%

German

3.4%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

1.7%

Filipino

1.4%

Welsh

0.9%

Polish

0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Barker School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.1%

Secondary — Government

29.1%

Vocational Education

14.8%

Pre-school

7.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Secondary — Catholic

1.3%

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

Mount Barker Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.7%

No need for assistance

92.3%

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

Mount Barker Volunteering

Volunteer

28.2% 579

Not a volunteer

71.8% 1,472

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Barker Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

5.7%

$450-$599/mo

6.0%

$600-$799/mo

9.7%

$800-$999/mo

8.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Barker How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.6%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Walked only

3.8%

Other

1.0%

Truck

0.7%

Bus

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Mount Barker Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

32.6%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

Mount Barker Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

17.7%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Mount Barker Population Mobility

13.4%

moved in the last year

36.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Barker Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Barker Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

305

Arthritis

129

Asthma

109

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Mount Barker Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Barker Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.5%

Couple — children under 15

35.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Barker Military Service

Previously served

3.4% 69

Never served

96.6% 1,988

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Barker Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 315

Did not provide

84.6% 1,731

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Barker Children Ever Born

No children

25.2%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

27.6%

3 children

21.8%

4 children

8.2%

5+ children

3.9%

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

Mount Barker When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Mount Barker Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Mount Barker Household Size

1 person

27.6%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

10.7%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Barker Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,137

Moved from WA

160

Moved — same area (SA2)

145

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Mount Barker Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Blended family — no other children

4.2%

Other couple — children only

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Barker Schools

schools nearby

government

945

avg ICSEA score

632

total students

Mount Barker Community College Government

Combined · K-12 · 632 students

945

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount Barker Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,104/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Mount Barker

Your weekly income

≈ $4,784/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $879/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Mount Barker vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Mount Barker is $602 a week, 25% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 609th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $225 a week, $95 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 20.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 48, 7 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Mount Barker	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$602/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,104/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$225/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,226/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	41	42
Rent share of household income	20.4%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Mount Barker

The closest suburb to Mount Barker is Kendenup, 16.6 km away.

Kendenup

16.6 km away · income $556/wk · rent $230/wk

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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 typical WA suburb ($806/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.