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Property Investment in Mount Barker, SA

31 suburbs in Mount Barker council area · Part of Greater Adelaide · Population ~45,111 · 13,541 dwellings · 595 km²

Mount Barker Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Mount Barker scores 98/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Mount Barker98

Highest R-Score out of 31 suburbs in Mount Barker

Mount Barker council average76

Across 24 scored suburbs in Mount Barker

Suburb medians in Mount Barker range from $720,000 to $2,100,000.

3-year population movement: +9.6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 4.4% of stock (~678 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $366M. Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (16%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Education and Training (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,150,000

Across 31 suburbs in Mount Barker (Sept 2026) · ~162 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.6%

Median asking rent ~$673/wk · Vacancy 3.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Mount Barker98/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Mount Barker

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Mount Barker (South Australia).

Is Mount Barker (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Mount Barker (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 31 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Mount Barker, the typical suburb median price is $1,150,000, median weekly rent is $673/wk, gross rental yield is 3.6%, and vacancy sits at 3.1%.

Which suburbs in Mount Barker have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Mount Barker (SA) are Meadows (98/100, median $1,030,000), Mount Barker Summit (98/100, median $1,150,000), Bull Creek (94/100, median $1,251,111), Harrogate (88/100, median $2,000,000), Kanmantoo (88/100, median $831,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Mount Barker?

Across Mount Barker (SA), the median suburb property price is $1,150,000, median asking rent is $673/wk, and median gross yield is 3.6%, with homes averaging 162 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Mount Barker include Bull Creek (5.8%), Mount Barker Summit (5.4%), Meadows (5.1%).

What are the demographics and size of the Mount Barker council area?

Mount Barker is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 45,111, approximately 13,541 dwellings, covering 595 sq km.

What are the best streets in Mount Barker (SA)?

Every street across all 31 suburbs in Mount Barker is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.