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

As of Nov 2025, Mount Pleasant's population is estimated at around 8,113, reflecting an increase of 657 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,456. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 7,926 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 148 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 2,918 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Pleasant in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mount Pleasant has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting 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 post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Mount Pleasant expected to increase by 1,404 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 19.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Mount Pleasant among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Mount Pleasant averaged around 40 new dwelling approvals each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 203 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 4.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $1,023,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $4.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Pleasant shows 19.0% lower construction activity per person but places among the 78th percentile of areas assessed nationally, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. Recent construction comprises 51.0% detached dwellings and 49.0% attached dwellings, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 69.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options.

With around 149 people per dwelling approval, Mount Pleasant shows characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mount Pleasant is expected to grow by 1,603 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of nineteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment, Townhouse Fund Applecross Development, Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), and Karoonda Reserve Sports Changeroom Upgrade. The following list details those projects deemed 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 1.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year as per AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 4,891 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% compared to Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 65.2%, similar to Greater Perth. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services are concentrated in Mount Pleasant, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, construction is under-represented, at 7.3% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 4.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and unemployment increase marginally. Statewide in WA, employment contracted by 0.27% between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth 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 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Mount Pleasant had a median income among taxpayers of $71,572 and an average income of $120,537. Nationally, the median income was $60,748 and the average was $80,248 in Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,457 (median) and $132,133 (average). Census data from 2021 shows Mount Pleasant's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 85th and 87th percentiles nationally. In income distribution, 31.1% of locals earned over $4000 weekly, differing from surrounding areas where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominated at 32.0%. Mount Pleasant's affluence is evident with 42.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and services. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, with residents ranking in the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 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 evaluation, consisted of 68.8% houses and 31.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's structure of 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pleasant was at 43.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.6% and rented ones at 22.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Mount Pleasant was recorded at $460, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Mount Pleasant's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above 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, consisting of 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 residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 49.5%, compared to WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 28.6%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational pathways account for 23.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 12.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 7.0% in tertiary education.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 8 individual routes in operation. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,598 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Mount Pleasant is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 228 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 data shows 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 (6,088 people), compared to Greater Perth's 66.5%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Mount Pleasant are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.5% and 5.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.5%. Mount Pleasant has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.7% (1,922 people), compared to Greater Perth's 22.4%. Notably, 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, compared to most local markets, exhibited high cultural diversity. As of a certain date, 23.0% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, while 38.8% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 52.1% of people adhering to it.

Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 1.7% of Mount Pleasant's population, higher than the regional average of 0.9%. Regarding ancestry, the top groups were English (25.9%), Australian (18.5%), and Chinese (10.8%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African at 1.0% in Mount Pleasant versus 0.9% regionally, Croatian at 1.1% (both locally and regionally), and French at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.6%.

Mount Pleasant hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 43 years, higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up a significant portion at 13.1%, while those aged 25-34 years are comparatively smaller at 9.5%. Since 2021, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 6.3% to 8.0%. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 years has declined from 12.1% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mount Pleasant's age structure. The population aged 75 to 84 is projected to rise substantially by 513 people (79%) from 649 to 1,163. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 70% of total population growth. Conversely, the populations aged 0 to 4 years and 5 to 14 years are expected to decline.