Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld)

Mount Pleasant has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld) is around 4,877. This reflects an increase of 183 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,694. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Mount Pleasant by AreaSearch in June 2024 indicated a resident population of 4,829. This was supplemented with an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date, contributing to the estimated population growth. The population density ratio is 1,280 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mount Pleasant has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming the SA3 area.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.0% 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, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Mount Pleasant, with an expected expansion of 1,160 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mount Pleasant recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mount Pleasant had approximately 9 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 49 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY26 so far.

This results in an average of 5.5 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years. Supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on the premium market, with new homes valued at around $787,000 on average. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Mount Pleasant has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks in the 28th percentile of areas assessed, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. This reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 92% detached dwellings and 8% medium to high-density housing, preserving Mount Pleasant's suburban nature. With approximately 573 people per dwelling approval, Mount Pleasant exhibits a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by around 1,161 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Mount Pleasant has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area significantly. These include Mackay Port Access Bruce Highway to Mackay Slade Point Road Stage 1, Magpies Sporting Club Redevelopment, Mackay Educational Precinct, and Mackay Ring Road - Stage Two. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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The labour market strength in Mount Pleasant positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Mount Pleasant has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025.

This is below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is at 59.1%, similar to the Rest of Qld figure. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. Mining is particularly prominent, employing 3.4 times more residents than the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.7% of local workers, below the Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, while labour force decreased by 0.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Mount Pleasant's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Mount Pleasant's median income is $54,301 and average income is $67,933. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $61,898 (median) and $77,437 (average), based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Mount Pleasant's household, family, and personal incomes fall around the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 30.5% of locals (1,487 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% are in this income range. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. Mount Pleasant's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Mount Pleasant's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pleasant stood at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented ones at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,668, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Mount Pleasant was $390, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Mount Pleasant's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,668 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $390 compared to the national figure of $375.

Mount Pleasant has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.3% of all households, including 27.5% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.7%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Mount Pleasant aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 20.3%, which is substantially lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.4%, including 11.4% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Mount Pleasant's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,078 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1017) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 42.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Mount Pleasant has 16 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 accessibility of the transport system in Mount Pleasant is rated as good, with residents on average located 306 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 79 trips per day, which equates to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mount Pleasant is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Pleasant faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 54% of the total population (~2,639 people) have private health cover, compared to 57.0% across Rest of Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.3% and 7.0% of residents respectively. 67.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.7% across Rest of Qld. As of 2016, 23.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,150 people), which is higher than the 16.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors in Mount Pleasant are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Mount Pleasant had a cultural diversity level below average, with 88.1% citizens, 84.3% born in Australia, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 61.6%, compared to 56.8% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.5%), Australian (26.9%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 2.5% (vs regional 2.4%), Spanish at 0.6% (vs 0.2%), and South African at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

Mount Pleasant hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 41 years, which matches Rest of Queensland's average and is somewhat older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Queensland, Mount Pleasant has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (9.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 10.1% to 11.3%, while the population aged 5-14 has declined from 13.7% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mount Pleasant's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 37%, adding 231 people and reaching a total of 856 from the current 624. Conversely, the 15-24 age cohort is projected to decline by 8 people.