24 Simper Crescent, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
Mount Barker is located about 33 kilometres (21 miles) from Adelaide city centre, so the property is roughly that distance north of the capital.
Mount Barker enjoys a warm‑summer Mediterranean climate with mild, damp springs, dry autumns and cool, wet winters. Average temperatures range from a mean maximum of 20 °C to a mean minimum of 8.8 °C, and the area receives about 737 mm of rainfall annually.
The property is within walking distance of several green spaces: Laratinga Wetlands (≈0.7 km), Weld Park (≈1.0 km), Alan Bell Park (≈1.3 km) and the larger Summit Sport and Recreation Park (≈1.4 km). These offer wetlands, walking trails and multi‑purpose sports facilities.
Yes, the Wallis Mt. Barker Cinemas (≈2.1 km) provide movie entertainment, and the nearby SteamRanger Heritage Railway (≈1.4 km) offers historic train rides. Keith Stephenson Park (≈2.1 km) also features a linear trail, playground and skate park.
The property is near the Mount Barker railway station (≈1.7 km) and the Mount Barker Park ’n’ Ride facility, which connects to Adelaide Metro bus services. The South Eastern Freeway runs just north of town, providing a direct road link to Adelaide.
Mount Barker is one of South Australia’s fastest‑growing towns, with a 2021 population of about 25,000 and a history of rapid subdivision development. The district has seen significant economic expansion, including new shopping centres and a growing retail sector.
Mount Barker Central, the town’s largest shopping centre, hosts major retailers such as Coles and Kmart along with over 50 specialty stores. Additional malls like Mount Barker Village, Mount Barker Plaza and the newer Aston Hills Shopping Centre also serve residents within a short drive.
