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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Feb 2026, Mount Pleasant's population is estimated at around 4941. This reflects an increase of 247 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4694. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4872 in June 2024 and 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. Mount Pleasant's population density ratio is 1296 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mount Pleasant has shown resilient growth with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb of Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld) is expected to expand by 1138 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 21.7% 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 in Mount Pleasant shows approximately 10 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 52 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 5.2 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

Supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on the premium market, with new homes valued at approximately $787,000 on average. In FY-26, there have been $5.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating Mount Pleasant's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Mount Pleasant has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 39th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings.

New building activity consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Mount Pleasant indicates a mature market with around 443 people per approval. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,072 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Mount Pleasant has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 most relevant.

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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 manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 2,536 residents in work at this time, while the unemployment rate was 1.8% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was on par with Rest of Qld's 65.7%. A low 6.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. Mining employed a particularly high share of local workers at 3.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.7%, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.2% and labour force grew by 4.2%, leaving unemployment broadly flat, contrasting with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Pleasant's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Mount Pleasant is $54,301 and average income is $67,933. In comparison, Rest of Qld has a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025 (an estimated increase of 9.91%), current estimates for Mount Pleasant would be approximately $59,682 median and $74,665 average as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Mount Pleasant cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 30.5% of locals (1,507 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. 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, were 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pleasant was at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented ones at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,668, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in Mount Pleasant was $390, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Mount Pleasant had lower mortgage repayments ($1,668 vs $1,863) and higher rents ($390 vs $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 2.5.

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%, significantly 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 39.2% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.4% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Pleasant has 14 active public transport stops, all providing bus services. These stops are served by six different routes, offering a total of 553 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents living an average of 334 meters from the nearest stop. Most Mount Pleasant residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (96%). On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Pleasant's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Mount Pleasant's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.

Both young and old age groups experience common health issues at standard levels. Private health cover is high, with approximately 54% of residents (~2,674 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.3%) and mental health issues (7.0%), while 67.8% report no medical ailments, comparable to Rest of Qld's 67.6%. Under-65 residents have better-than-average health outcomes. Mount Pleasant has 23.8% seniors aged 65 and over (1,175 people), higher than Rest of Qld's 20.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, matching national rankings for the general population.

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 has a cultural diversity index below the average, with 88.1% citizens, 84.3% born in Australia, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 61.6%, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestral groups are English (28.5%), Australian (26.9%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, Maltese, Spanish, and South African ethnicities have higher representation in Mount Pleasant than regionally: Maltese at 2.5% vs 0.4%, Spanish at 0.6% vs 0.3%, and South African at 0.7% vs 0.5%.

Mount Pleasant's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 41 years, matching Rest of Queensland's average and being 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 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 10.1% to 11.3%, while the 5-14 age group declined from 13.7% to 12.2%. The 45-54 age group also decreased from 11.0% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Mount Pleasant's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 31%, reaching 851 people from 647. Conversely, the 15-24 age group is projected to decline by 15 people.