Mount Barker Community CollegeCombinedGovernment35
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
35
Reading
464
Writing
474
Numeracy
483
Grammar
461
Spelling
470
Administration
Fees
$340
Students
632
Ratio
14:1
Attend.
84%
Demographics
ICSEA
945
Gender
49%/51%
Indig.
13%
LBOTE
14%
Demographics & Census
48 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1104/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
4.0%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.0%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Mount Barker
Full-time 22.7%Part-time 15.3%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 60.3%
Dwelling Types
Mount Barker
House 95.4%Semi-detached 2.5%Other 1.8%
Commute Mode
Mount Barker
Car 86.8%Walk 4.2%WFH 8.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.7%
England
6.4%
New Zealand
1.9%
Philippines
1.2%
South Africa
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
90.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Barker
Is Mount Barker safe?
Mount Barker has a safety score of 24/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrikup (93/100), Kendenup (55/100), Willyung (79/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Barker?
Median weekly rent in Mount Barker is $508/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrikup ($600/wk), Kendenup ($398/wk), Willyung ($950/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has a school rating of 35/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Mount Barker Community College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Barker affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Barker is $550K, up 38.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $403K. For renters, median weekly rent is $508/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrikup ($728K), Kendenup ($448K), Willyung ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mount-barker
Mount Barker is a quiet Great Southern town about 50km north of Albany, best known as a stop on the Albany Highway and a base for exploring the Porongurup Range. Surrounded by dramatic granite landscapes and wide open farmland, it suits those seeking affordable country living with easy access to nature, though like most regional WA towns, a car is essential and services are limited. Buyers can expect a median price of $550k and rent of $508/week, 46% below the Perth metro median.
Safety is a consideration, with the score of 24/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 28 points. There are 1 school nearby, rated 35/100 overall and around average.
Residents have a median age of 48 and household income of $1,104/week.