Overall score
Bugle Ranges
41.4/100
Mount Barker
60.9/100
Bugle Ranges vs Mount Barker, SA suburb comparison
Bugle Ranges for retirees; Mount Barker for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bugle RangesMount Barker
Crime rate
Bugle Ranges
6.2 / 1k
Mount Barker
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bugle Ranges
1
Mount Barker
250
Population
Bugle Ranges
289
Mount Barker
18,330
Metric leadBugle Ranges 3Mount Barker 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBugle Ranges
- Best for investmentMount Barker
- Best for best valueMount Barker
- Best for best schoolsMount Barker
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bugle Ranges | Mount Barker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.3/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.2 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | — | 64 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 453 |
| Population | 289 | 18,330 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bugle Ranges is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Mount Barker is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Bugle Ranges sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Mount Barker is in a middle-ring position.
Bugle Ranges pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mount Barker is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Bugle Ranges sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Barker.
Bugle Ranges suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Barker is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.