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SA · Mount Barker Council
Mount Barker Summit, 5251
Est. population · Jun 2025
112
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.9%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,625/wk
Employment rate
67.5%
Languages at home
3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Mount Barker Summit is a hillside smaller community in Mount Barker Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
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. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Mount Barker Summit snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (ERP)
112
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
41st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
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
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
112(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +10.9% over 5 years · 91th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +10.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in SA
- 91th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 100
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 39
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.8
- State safety percentile
- 40.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Increase (daily rate)
- +50.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offences1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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 (4.9 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)
- 4
- 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· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations and additions to dwelling, including verandahs, carport and deck28 CATTLE ROUTE RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Under Assessment
February 2026
- Parking of Heavy Vehicles (maximum of 5 commercial trucks and trailers) and associated landscaping13 SUMMIT FTRK MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Under Assessment
- Relocation of the existing outbuilding and construction of a new outbuilding28 CATTLE ROUTE RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Carport) and Verandah573 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
June 2025
- Agricultural building (x2)76 CATTLE ROUTE RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
July 2024
- Alterations to existing building to facilitate the retrospective establishment of two (2) independent tourist accommodation units, 2 spas and associated swimming pool safety features350 SUMMIT RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Agricultural building (hay shed and implement shed)32 SUMMIT FTRK MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
October 2023
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)401 SUMMIT RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to dwelling (enclosure of verandah to bedroom, ensuite and retreat room)334 SUMMIT RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
September 2022
- Variation to DA# 590/912/19; Retrospective Building Works, including balcony, W/C, Verandah and deletion of carport.573 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
- Internal alteration for Steinway D Piano Storage119 WILLIAMS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
December 2021
- Swimming pool (in ground)107 WILLIAMS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
November 2021
- Conversion of storeroom to office and additional toilets119 WILLIAMS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
August 2021
- Agricultural building573 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
July 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence446 SUMMIT RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
June 2021
- Outbuilding429 SUMMIT RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT SA 5251Decision Made
April 2021
- Addition to the Existing Dwelling107 WILLIAMS RD MOUNT BARKER SUMMIT 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
- Lester farm - house & diary323 Springs Road MOUNT BARKER SUMMITLocal heritage
- Mount Barker Summit Conservation ReserveMount Summit Road MOUNT BARKER SUMMITLocal heritage
- Mount Farm - cott, house & barnMount Summit Road MOUNT BARKER SUMMITLocal heritage
- Quambi - ruined house, tank, walls, cork & olive treesLot 11 Springs Road MOUNT BARKER SUMMITLocal heritage
- fr Kavanagh Farm - dairy & barnCattle Route Road cnr Mount Summit Rd MOUNT BARKER SUMMITLocal 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 10.7 km away).
Coalition 39.6%Labor 60.4%
5.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NairneLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- Mount Barker EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- LittlehamptonLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- Mount Barker CentralLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- Mount Barker SouthLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)5.7 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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