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

Mount Pleasant's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 4,923 people. This reflects an increase of 229 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,694 people in the Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld) statistical area (Lv2). The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 4,872 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024, along with four additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,292 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2015 to 2025, Mount Pleasant has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, 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 are adopted. These projections were released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, they 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld) (SA2). Aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an expected expansion of 1,155 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 22.6% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

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

Mount Pleasant saw approximately 10 new home approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 52 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26. Each year, an average of 5.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates substantial demand outpacing supply, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focused on the premium market, with new homes averaging $787,000 in construction cost value. In FY-26, Mount Pleasant had $5.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Mount Pleasant has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 39th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings.

The area maintains a traditional suburban character with 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% attached dwellings, appealing to families seeking space. With around 443 people per approval, Mount Pleasant indicates a mature market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate forecasts Mount Pleasant gaining 1,110 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area significantly. Notable ones 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 likely to be 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% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of that date, 2,524 residents were employed, 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 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. Mining showed particularly strong specialization, employing 3.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.7% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while labour force increased by 4.2%, leaving unemployment broadly flat in Mount Pleasant. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Pleasant's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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. This compares to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $59,682 and average income $74,665, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ending June 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Mount Pleasant cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 30.5% of locals (1,501 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 92.7% houses and 7.3% 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 stands at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented ones at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,668, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Mount Pleasant is $390, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Mount Pleasant's mortgage repayments are lower at $1,668 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are higher at $390 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 30.7%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households making up 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%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 30.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 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. These stops are served by buses from six different routes, offering a total of 553 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 334 meters.

On average, there are 79 daily trips across all routes, which equals about 39 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. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (~2,664 people), compared to 58.1% across Rest of Qld.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.3%) and mental health issues (7%). Approximately 67.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.7% across Rest of Qld. There are 23.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,166 people), higher than the 16.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors 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 below average, with 88.1% citizens, 84.3% born in Australia, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 61.6%, compared to 56.8% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestral 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's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 41 years, matching Rest of Queensland's average and somewhat older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Queensland, Mount Pleasant has a higher concentration 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 grew from 10.1% to 11.3%, while the population aged 5-14 declined from 13.7% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mount Pleasant's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 36%, reaching 856 people from 630, while the 15-24 cohort is projected to decline by 12 people.