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 is around 12,133 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 575 people 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 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 215 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Mount Pleasant - Glenella has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 38.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,515 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 19.9% 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 approximately 43 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 216 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling built over the past five financial years attracted around 2.8 new residents, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of these new homes was $404,000. This year has seen $14.3 million worth of commercial development approvals, suggesting moderate levels of commercial growth in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Mount Pleasant - Glenella maintains similar development levels per capita, preserving market equilibrium with surrounding areas.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The majority of new developments consist of detached houses (97%), with only 3% being medium or high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. The current estimated population density is approximately 442 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet and low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Pleasant - Glenella is forecasted to gain around 2,410 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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 has identified 26 projects that may affect this region. Notable 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. 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. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.4%. There are 6,765 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 66.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training.

Mining shows strong specialization with an employment share of 3.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.4% versus the regional average of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, while labour force and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. By comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% with a slight increase in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted slightly, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 2022 shows Mount Pleasant - Glenella SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,731 and an average of $75,977. Nationally, these figures are very high compared to the Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mount Pleasant - Glenella as of September 2025 would be approximately $69,227 (median) and $86,606 (average). Census 2021 income data places household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Pleasant - Glenella between the 74th and 78th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 31.1% of residents earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. A substantial proportion, 34.7%, earn above $3,000 weekly, 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, consisted of 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 85.1% houses and 14.9% 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 Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340. 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 Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

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

Mount Pleasant - Glenella trail residents aged 15+ have 21.5% university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.4%, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.3%). Educational participation is high, with 30.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.4%), secondary (10.7%), tertiary (3.3%).

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

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has 24 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops. They are served by six different routes that together provide 553 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is limited in the area, with residents typically living 624 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 79 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Pleasant - Glenella is notably higher than the national average with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Mount Pleasant-Glenella demonstrates above-average health outcomes.

Common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts are at a fairly standard level. The rate of private health cover is very high, approximately 57% of the total population (~6,927 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 6.9% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point four percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.7% across Rest of Qld. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,084 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, as per the census data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity index below average. The population was predominantly Australian-born citizens, with 88.1% being citizens and 84.0% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 90.8% of residents.

Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 62.5%, compared to 56.8% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.5%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (7.9%). Notably, Maltese ancestry was overrepresented at 3.5% (regional average: 2.4%), as were South African (0.9%, regional average: 0.5%) and German (4.7%, regional average: 4.7%) ancestors.

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

Mount Pleasant - Glenella has a median age of 40, which is close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and exceeds the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 14.0% of the population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.6%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 13.0%, and the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 14.8% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates Mount Pleasant - Glenella's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 494 people and reaching 1,898 from the current 1,403. Conversely, the 15-24 age range is expected to decrease by 32%.