Mount Pleasant - Glenella

Population growth drivers in Mount Pleasant - Glenella are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Mount Pleasant - Glenella's population was around 12,165 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,558 people. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures and validated new addresses. The population density ratio was 216 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Mount Pleasant - Glenella had a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.3% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, based on 2021 data. These state projections lack age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Mount Pleasant - Glenella is expected to increase by 2,344 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.4% total increase over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Mount Pleasant - Glenella when compared nationally

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has seen approximately 43 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 216 homes were approved, with an additional 42 approved in FY-26 as of now. On average, about 2.8 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating steady demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of these new homes is around $404,000. This financial year has seen approximately $14.3 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in the area. Comparing Mount Pleasant - Glenella's development levels with the rest of Queensland shows similar figures per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (97.0%), with a small proportion being medium and high-density housing (3.0%), preserving the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. As of now, there are an estimated 442 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Pleasant - Glenella is projected to gain approximately 2,239 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects potentially affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Mackay Port Access Bruce Highway to Mackay Slade Point Road Stage 1, Magpies Sporting Club Redevelopment, Mackay Ring Road - Stage Two, and Mackay Educational Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Mount Pleasant - Glenella places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.5% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1%.

As of that date, 6,791 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 70.5%, higher than Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 6.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training.

The area shows strong specialization in mining, with an employment share 3.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.4% compared to Regional Qld's average of 4.5%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.1%, labour force increased by 5.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points in Mount Pleasant - Glenella. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Pleasant - Glenella's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Mount Pleasant - Glenella SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $63,755 and an average of $78,891. These figures are high nationally compared to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,998 (median) and $87,853 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Mount Pleasant - Glenella's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 74th and 78th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 31.1% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,783 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. A substantial proportion, 34.7%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Pleasant - Glenella's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pleasant - Glenella stood at 35.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented ones at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,890, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Mount Pleasant - Glenella's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.2% of all households, including 37.2% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Mount Pleasant - Glenella trail region has 21.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 30.3%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.4% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 553 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents on average located 637 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in the area, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.8% of residents work from home, which might be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 79 trips per day, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per stop.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Mount Pleasant - Glenella. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was very high, approximately 58% of the total population (~7,104 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 6.9% of residents respectively. 71.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. As of 20XX (exact date not specified), the area had 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,144 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Pleasant-Glenella had a cultural diversity index below average, with 88.1% of its population being Australian citizens, 84.0% born in Australia, and 90.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 62.5% of the population, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.5%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (7.9%).

Notably, Maltese (3.5%) were overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.4%, as were South Australian (0.9% vs 0.5%) and German (4.7% vs 4.7%) individuals.

Mount Pleasant - Glenella's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has a median age of 40, close to Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and slightly above the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group is strongly represented at 14.4%, compared to Regional Queensland, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 13.2% of the population, but the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 14.8% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mount Pleasant - Glenella's age profile will significantly change, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 31%, adding 416 people to reach 1,747 from 1,330. Conversely, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are projected to fall by 50%.