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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mount Pleasant - Glenella's population is around 12,176 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 618 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,558 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,028 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 216 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Over the past decade, Mount Pleasant - Glenella has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.9% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 38.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and interstate migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, an above-median population growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 2,515 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has seen around 43 new homes approved each year, with 216 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 33 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.8 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $404,000. There have also been $14.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

When measured against the Rest of Qld, Mount Pleasant - Glenella has similar development levels (per person), preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas, though building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity shows 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 442 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Mount Pleasant - Glenella will gain 2,367 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects 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, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Mount Pleasant - Glenella features a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.5%, and 5.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,791 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (71.0% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 3.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.4% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force increased by 5.3%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Pleasant - Glenella. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Mount Pleasant - Glenella SA2's median income among taxpayers is $63,755, with an average of $78,891. This is very high nationally, and compares to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,073 (median) and $86,709 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Mount Pleasant - Glenella, between the 74th and 78th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 31.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,786 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. The substantial proportion of high earners (34.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and 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

Dwelling structure within Mount Pleasant - Glenella, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Mount Pleasant - Glenella was higher than that of Regional Qld, at 35.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (20.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $1,890, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Mount Pleasant - Glenella's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

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

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

Educational qualifications in Mount Pleasant - Glenella trail regional benchmarks, with 21.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.3%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 22 active transport stops operating within Mount Pleasant - Glenella, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 553 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 637 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 6.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Pleasant - Glenella is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Pleasant - Glenella demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and closer to the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~7,110 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 71.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,116 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.1% of its population being citizens, 84.0% born in Australia, and 90.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Mount Pleasant - Glenella is Christianity, which makes up 62.5% of the population. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mount Pleasant - Glenella are English, comprising 27.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.1% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 3.5% of Mount Pleasant - Glenella (vs 0.4% regionally), South Australian at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and German at 4.7% (vs 4.7%).

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

With a median age of 40, Mount Pleasant - Glenella is close to the Regional Qld figure of 41 but modestly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 35 - 44 age group shows strong representation at 14.4% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.8% to 13.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.6% to 11.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.2% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.3% to 13.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Mount Pleasant - Glenella's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 32% (463 people), reaching 1,898 from 1,434. Meanwhile, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are expected to fall by 37.