Mount Pleasant (Vic.)

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

Mount Pleasant's (Vic.) population is estimated at around 2,307 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 82 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,225. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population being 2,245 in June 2024, based on the latest ABS ERP data release and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,136 persons per square kilometer. Mount Pleasant's growth rate of 3.7% since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the non-metro area (6.0%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in Mount Pleasant's top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with an expected growth of 793 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 33.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mount Pleasant, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Pleasant has seen around 11 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 56 homes were approved, with another three granted in FY-26 so far. This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential for population growth.

The average construction cost of new properties is $356,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $40,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Mount Pleasant records significantly lower building activity, at 59.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. The building activity shows a shift from existing housing patterns, with 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing blend of attached housing types to cater to various price ranges.

Mount Pleasant has around 454 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 763 residents through to 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 has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Mount Pleasant shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Mount Pleasant has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.8% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 6.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,187 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Mount Pleasant is fairly standard at 60.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food. The area shows strong specialization in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is lower at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 7.5%.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.8% and labour force increased by 6.6%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.9%, labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Mount Pleasant's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Mount Pleasant is $48,656 and average income is $62,596. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s median income of $48,741 and average income of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mount Pleasant would be approximately $54,573 (median) and $70,208 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 24th percentile, family income at the 26th percentile, and personal income also at the 26th percentile in Mount Pleasant. Income brackets indicate that 31.3% of residents (722 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.3% in the same category. After housing costs, 84.9% of income remains, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally.

Mount Pleasant is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mount Pleasant's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.3% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 85.6% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pleasant was at 29.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 42.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,499. Median weekly rent in Mount Pleasant was $280, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $300. Nationally, Mount Pleasant's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Pleasant features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 59.2% of all households, including 18.9% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.8%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 8.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Mount Pleasant fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 28.4% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Vic average of 21.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 23.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 7.3% pursuing secondary education. Mount Pleasant Primary School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 113 students as of a specific date. The school operates under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 959) offering balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited, with 4.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.9, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Mount Pleasant has 12 active public transport stops currently operating. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes. There is one individual route providing service to these stops.

Together, they facilitate 282 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Mount Pleasant is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 40 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mount Pleasant is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Pleasant faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data.

Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is held by approximately 52% of Mount Pleasant's total population (~1,190 people), which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 14.5% and 10.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.0% of Mount Pleasant residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.3% across Rest of Vic.. The percentage of seniors aged 65 and over is 15.1% (348 people), which is lower than the 17.8% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those faced by 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.4% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 39.3% of Mount Pleasant's population. While Judaism made up 0.1% of Mount Pleasant's population, this was not significantly different from the regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (26.4%), and Irish (10.8%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 10.8%, compared to 9.2% regionally, while Dutch ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 1.9%, compared to 2.1%. Russian ancestry was also overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to the regional average of 0.2%.

Mount Pleasant's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Pleasant's median age in 2021 was 34, lower than Victoria's overall figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The proportion of residents aged 25-34 was notably higher at 20.3%, compared to the Victorian average, while those aged 65-74 were under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration of young adults was significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has grown from 18.1% to 20.3%, while those aged 5-14 have declined from 11.4% to 9.5%, and those aged 55-64 have dropped from 10.6% to 9.4%. By the year 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Mount Pleasant's age profile. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 315 people, increasing from 468 to 784 residents, a growth of 67%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group is expected to grow modestly by 9%, adding 17 people.