Plantagenet Council
Mount Barker, WA 6324
Overview
Diversity
Overall Safety
Population
Key StatisticsBased on ABS Estimate Resident Population | Mount Barker |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,978 |
| Growth Rate 1yr | 1.05% |
| Average 5yr Growth | 0.91% |
| Forecast Average 5yr Growth | 1.15% |
Mount Barker currently has a population of 2,978. The 1 year growth rate is at 1.05%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 0.91%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 3,153, with average 5yr of 1.15%.
Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State WA |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 335.8 | 538.8 |
| Assault | 1,544.7 | 1,781.6 |
| Sexual Assault | 638 | 259.9 |
| Robbery | 33.6 | 57.6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 3.3 |
| Total | 2,552.1 | 2,641.2 |
Mount Barker is ranked 304 / 444 in State WA in terms of people safety. It has about equal people crime rate compare to State WA. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 8.57%.
Property Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State WA |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 1,611.8 | 3,007 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 100.7 | 182.3 |
| Burglary | 369.4 | 577.4 |
| Property Damage | 1,410.3 | 1,055.8 |
| Arson | 67.2 | 37.2 |
| Total | 3,559.4 | 4,859.7 |
Mount Barker is ranked 259 / 445 in State WA in terms of property safety. It has lower property crime rate compare to State WA. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 22.06%.
Nearby Schools
Schools Nearby
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Diversity
Land Composition
Agriculture
65.4%
Residential
28.0%
Industrial
3.9%
Retail
1.8%
Commercial
0.6%
Hospital
0.3%
Amenities
Hospitals
- • Plantagenet Hospital
Climate
Average Monthly Temperatures
Neighbouring Suburbs
There are 6 suburbs neighbouring Mount Barker: