Mount Barker
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mount Barker, WA 6324.
About Mount Barker
Welcome to Mount Barker
Mount Barker sits in Western Australia's Great Southern region, about 360 kilometres south-east of Perth and roughly 50 kilometres north of Albany, in the cool, fertile hills that give the area its reputation for wine and produce. It's the commercial heart of the surrounding farming district, with a compact town centre, a strong agricultural backbone and a growing name for boutique wineries on its doorstep.
With a population of 2,855 and a median age of 48, Mount Barker has the settled, community-minded feel of a country town rather than a commuter suburb. It suits families after space and a slower pace, retirees drawn to the climate and rural outlook, and buyers priced out of Albany but wanting a similar lifestyle with easier access to farmland, vineyards and the Porongurup and Stirling Range national parks nearby.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Mount Barker revolves around its town centre and the surrounding wine country. The district is one of the Great Southern's established cool-climate wine regions, and a run of cellar doors and small producers in the hills around town draw visitors from Perth and Albany alike, giving locals a steady choice of long lunches and tasting rooms without leaving the area. In town, cafes and pubs serve the everyday needs of farming families and townsfolk, with a genuine, unpretentious country character.
Shopping & services
The town centre covers most day-to-day needs, with a supermarket, banks, medical services and a strip of local retailers serving Mount Barker and the surrounding farming communities. For bigger shopping trips or specialist services, residents typically head to Albany, about 50 kilometres south, which offers a full regional shopping and hospital base.
Getting around
Mount Barker is a car-dependent town, positioned on the Muir Highway route between Perth and Albany, with the Albany Highway corridor also within easy reach. Albany's regional airport provides flights to Perth for those who need to travel further afield, while most local trips, including the school run and farm work, are done by road. There's no passenger rail service, so a vehicle is essential for daily life here.
Schools & families
Mount Barker Community College is the local school, catering to families from town and the wider district through to senior secondary years, and it's a key part of the community's identity. For families, the appeal lies in the space, the safety of a small town and the outdoor lifestyle, with older residents and young families both well represented across the suburb.
Parks & recreation
The surrounding landscape is the area's biggest drawcard, with the Porongurup and Stirling Range national parks both within easy driving distance, offering bushwalking, granite outcrop scrambles and some of the best wildflower displays in the state each spring. Locally, the town has sporting ovals and recreation grounds that host football, cricket and other community sport, reflecting the town's close-knit social fabric.
The property market
Mount Barker's median house price sits at $490,000, and the market has posted strong recent growth of 19.5%, reflecting increased buyer interest in affordable regional lifestyle properties. Listings are dominated by houses, which make up 69% of stock, with land sales accounting for 27%, a sign of ongoing demand for building blocks in and around town. Apartments and units are scarce at just 2% of listings, and acreage or rural holdings make up a further 2%, underlining the suburb's identity as a house-and-land, rather than medium-density, market.
Market snapshot
Mount Barker property market
Median sale price
$490k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$396k
Median
$490k
Premium
$906k
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
25
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +16.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mount Barker by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mount Barker, WA 6324.
Population
2,855
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$1,104
median, per week
Median rent
$225
per week
Median mortgage
$1,226
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Mount Barker
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Mount Barker
$540k
64 Mills Street
Sold ~July 2026
$630k
8 Webster Street
Sold ~July 2026
$839k
6 Mount Magog Gardens
Sold ~July 2026
$625k
2 Webster Street
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
30692 Albany Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
11/215 Porongurup Road
Sold ~July 2026
$260k
3 Crouch Court
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Mount Barker suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mount Barker?
The median house price in Mount Barker, WA is $490k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 19.5%.
Is Mount Barker a good place to live?
Mount Barker is a town and locality on Albany Highway and the administrative centre of the Shire of Plantagenet in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Mount Barker is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 2,855 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has a population of 2,855 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
What schools are in Mount Barker?
There is 1 school in or near Mount Barker, including Mount Barker Community College.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Barker?
Properties in Mount Barker take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Mount Barker?
Entry-level properties in Mount Barker start around $396k, while premium homes reach $906k.
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