Mount Barker vs Wistow, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Barker | Wistow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.9/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 35.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 2 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 250 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 395 | 10 |
| Population | 18,330 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMount Barker
- Best for familiesMount Barker
- Best for investmentWistow
- Best for best valueMount Barker
- Best for best schoolsMount Barker
Comparison summary
Mount Barker (SA) and Wistow 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 Wistow; Crime rate favours Wistow. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mount Barker (SA), Families → Mount Barker (SA), Investment → Wistow, Best value → Mount Barker (SA).