Blakiston vs Mount Barker, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blakiston | Mount Barker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.7/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.3 / 1k | 36.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 64 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 395 |
| Population | 377 | 18,330 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlakiston
- Best for familiesMount Barker
- Best for investmentMount Barker
- Best for best schoolsMount Barker
Comparison summary
Blakiston and Mount Barker (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Barker (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Barker (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Blakiston; Crime rate favours Blakiston. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blakiston, Families → Mount Barker (SA), Investment → Mount Barker (SA), Best schools → Mount Barker (SA).