Mount Barker, SA 5697
Inner-Adelaide convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $350/wk Median
- 26.4% Renters
Mount Barker Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 22.1k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 28.6km
- Walkability
- 7.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Mount Barker Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Mount Barker is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 22,113 residents, a solid minority 26.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $350 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mount Barker
Mount Barker Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Mount Barker Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Mount Barker
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mount Barker
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mount Barker.
Is Mount Barker walkable?
Mount Barker carries a walkability score of 7.2/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 22,113, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mount Barker a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mount Barker has a 26.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Mount Barker family-friendly for renters?
Mount Barker has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $350/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Adelaide.
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