Mount Pleasant (WA)

Population growth drivers in Mount Pleasant are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mount Pleasant's population was estimated at 8,255 as of November 2025, reflecting a 10.7% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 7,456 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 8,100 residents based on ABS ERP data (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,969 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Pleasant in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77% 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, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for areas not covered by the former.

By 2041, Mount Pleasant's population is projected to increase by 17.6% to 9,854 persons, adding 1,399 people over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Mount Pleasant among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Mount Pleasant averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 230 homes. As of FY26, two approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 3.7 people moving in for each dwelling built during this period, indicating significant demand exceeding supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average construction cost value of $1,023,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $558,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Comparatively, Mount Pleasant's building activity per person is similar to Greater Perth, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Current new development comprises 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the existing housing pattern of 69.0% houses. This change may reflect diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

Mount Pleasant has approximately 260 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,456 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with this projected growth. However, increased population may heighten buyer competition.

Mount Pleasant has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment, Townhouse Fund Applecross Development, Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), and Karoonda Reserve Sports Changeroom Upgrade. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Mount Pleasant performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Mount Pleasant has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Over the past year, employment grew by 5.6%. As of June 2025, 4,901 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Perth at 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area specializes in professional & technical employment, with a share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 7.3% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.6% while labour force grew by 5.9%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Pleasant's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Mount Pleasant's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Mount Pleasant's median income among taxpayers is $71,572 and average income stands at $120,537, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $81,735 (median) and $137,653 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Mount Pleasant, between the 85th and 87th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 31.1% of population (2,567 individuals) fall within $4000+ income range, contrasting with region where $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Substantial proportion of high earners (42.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Mount Pleasant. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income while strong earnings rank residents within 88th percentile for disposable income and area's SEIFA income ranking places it in 10th decile.

Mount Pleasant displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Pleasant's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.8% houses and 31.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Perth metro's 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pleasant was 43.7%, similar to Perth metro, with the rest being mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Perth metro's $2,200 and Australia's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Mount Pleasant was $460, compared to Perth metro's $400 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 74.4% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.6%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Mount Pleasant places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Mount Pleasant's educational attainment is notably higher than regional averages. Among residents aged 15+, 49.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. The area's most common qualification types are bachelor degrees (31.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (12.6%). Vocational pathways account for 23.5%, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 12.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education. Mount Pleasant Primary School serves the area, enrolling 573 students as of a recent date. The school's Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score is 1144, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. There is one primary school in Mount Pleasant; secondary education options are available nearby due to limited local capacity (6.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.6). Many families therefore travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Mount Pleasant has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes that together facilitate 1,631 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in Mount Pleasant is rated excellent, with residents on average being located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 233 trips per day, which equates to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Pleasant's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Mount Pleasant's health outcomes show exceptional results across all age groups with very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (6,195 people), compared to 65.2% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.5% and 5.6% of residents respectively.

Notably, 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth. Mount Pleasant has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.6% (1,948 people) than Greater Perth's 22.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Mount Pleasant are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Mount Pleasant was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Pleasant had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 23.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 52.1%. The category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation of 1.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.9%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.9%), Australian (18.5%), and Chinese (10.8%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: South African was at 1.0% (vs regional 0.9%), Croatian at 1.1% (vs 1.1%), and French at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).

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

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 13.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 75-84 years has increased from 6.3% to 8.0%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mount Pleasant's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise by 501 people (76%), from 660 to 1,162. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above are expected to account for 72% of total population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.