Mount Barker Surrounds, SA 5613
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $305/wk Median
- 9.9% Renters
Mount Barker Surrounds Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.8k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $305
- To the CBD
- 38.4km
- Walkability
- 5
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Mount Barker Surrounds Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
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.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Mount Barker Surrounds is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 6,825 residents, a smaller but steady 9.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $305 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mount Barker Surrounds
Mount Barker Surrounds Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Mount Barker Surrounds Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Mount Barker Surrounds
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mount Barker Surrounds
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mount Barker Surrounds.
Is Mount Barker Surrounds a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mount Barker Surrounds has a 9.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Barker Surrounds?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mount Barker Surrounds is $305. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $305 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Mount Barker Surrounds from the Adelaide CBD?
Mount Barker Surrounds is approximately 37km from the Adelaide CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Mount Barker Surrounds?
Mount Barker Surrounds has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 6,825, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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