Mount Barker

City in South Australia, Australia

Overview

Mount Barker is a rapidly growing regional centre in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, blending small-town charm with modern amenities. Renowned for its green spaces, lively markets, and easy access to nature, it's a perfect base for exploring South Australia's wine country and outdoor attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
18,330
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-35.07°, 138.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,500
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ADL
Distance
34 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.