Median house price
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SA · Mount Barker Council
Mount Barker Springs, 5251
Est. population · Jun 2025
196
Growth (1 yr)
+2.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.7%
Median age
49
Median income
$3,028/wk
Employment rate
72.7%
Languages at home
5.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Mount Barker Council, Mount Barker Springs is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Mount Barker Springs snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
196
+2.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
9th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
196(June 2025)
+2.1% annual · +10.7% over 5 years · 94th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.1%
- 5-year growth
- +10.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in SA
- 94th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $3,028
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 63
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,084
- Employment rate
- 72.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 57 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 174 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (4.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)75 SPRING LANE MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
- Variation to development application 24019092 comprising the enclosing of the mezzanine space to form a second storey441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
- Agricultural building and Three (3) water tanks (Above Ground - 13500l) (Local Heritage Place ID 18506 - Burnbank Farm)441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding - Garage443 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (Garage); Internal Alterations5 BONNEY RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
February 2026
- Change of use of existing agricultural building to function venue (wedding facility) and two (2) associated outbuildings (Amenities Building - Toilet)4 GOULD RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling31 HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (retrospective)439 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
August 2025
- Tourist Accommodation and Deck556 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation and safety fence159A HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shade structure) and carport7 HARPER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Two Outbuildings (domestic storage)159B HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new detached dwelling (single storey), outbuilding (domestic garage) and outbuilding (shade structure)437 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
October 2024
- Alterations and additions for single storey dwelling, carport and verandah92 LAKEVIEW DR MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
July 2024
- Variation of Development Application 23018781 - Comprising relocation of agricultural building and the constriction of one additional outbuilding, retaining walls and water tank.441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Demolition of existing slab barn (Local Heritage Place ID 18506 - Burnbank Farm) including adjacent agricultural building and lean-to structure, and construction of a replacement agricultural building, stone blade walls, concrete stairs, associated earthworks and rainwater tank.441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
June 2024
- Establishment of Dog Park Facility comprising a fenced exercise area and associated onsite parking area556 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
February 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing Local Heritage Place (ID 18506) including demolition of 90s/2000s faux heritage additions, construction of a new two-story pavilion to the South of the existing house, new swimming pool and associated safety features, and refurbished tennis court.441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)555 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
August 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
July 2023
- Agricultural buildings (2) (farm implement shed and hay shed) - Local Heritage Place (ID 18506 - Burnbank Farm)441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Outbuilding11 SPRING LANE MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling87 BLIGHT RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
July 2022
- Shed87 BLIGHT RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
May 2022
- Agricultural outbuilding4 GOULD RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
April 2022
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new single storey detached dwelling159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
March 2022
- Retrospective Spa and Safety Fencing506 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Agricultural Building159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
October 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence92 LAKEVIEW DR MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions, including partial demolition of existing dwelling, and associated retaining walls47 HARPER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (caravan storage)31 HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
September 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)436 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
August 2021
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Detached Dwelling63 HARPER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
5 heritage places
- Burnbank FarmLot 32 Springs Road MOUNT BARKER SPRINGSLocal heritage
- Farmhouse & barn, E of Williams RdWilliams Road MOUNT BARKER SPRINGSLocal heritage
- Stone bridge nr BurnbankSprings Road (adj 5459-818) MOUNT BARKER SPRINGSLocal heritage
- Undermount - house & barn complex537 Springs Road MOUNT BARKER SPRINGSLocal heritage
- Former Burnbank School (Exterior Only)427 Springs Road MOUNT BARKER SPRINGSState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.0 km away).
Coalition 40.0%Labor 60.0%
5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mount Barker SouthLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- Mount Barker EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
- Mount BarkerLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- Mount Barker CentralLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- NairneLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Mount Barker Council
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Comparable suburbs
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