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 February 2026, the estimated population of Mount Pleasant is around 8,110 people. This figure represents an increase of 654 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,456. The latest estimate from AreaSearch, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and additional validated addresses, is 7,926 residents. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2,917 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Pleasant in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade (2012-2022), Mount Pleasant has exhibited consistent growth with an annual compound growth rate of 1.2%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 77% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all factors including interstate migration and natural growth were positive contributors. AreaSearch is using 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 to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch employs 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. By 2041, Mount Pleasant is projected to increase by 1,431 persons, reflecting a total increase of 20% over the 17-year period from 2026.

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

Mount Pleasant has averaged approximately 40 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 203 homes. By FY-26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.2 people have moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outstripping supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $1,023,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $4.9 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Pleasant shows 19.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 78th percentile nationally. Recent construction consists of 51.0% detached dwellings and 49.0% attached dwellings, offering diverse housing options from spacious family homes to compact alternatives. This shift indicates decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more affordable housing choices.

With around 149 people per dwelling approval, Mount Pleasant exhibits growth area characteristics. By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 1,622 residents, with development keeping pace but potentially increasing buyer competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting this region. 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 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% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 4,889 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is at 73.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 13.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, construction is under-represented, with only 7.3% of Mount Pleasant's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 4.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment and labour force growth of 2.9% and 3.0% respectively, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project 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 these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023. Mount Pleasant's median taxpayer income was $71,572, with an average of $120,537. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to Greater Perth's $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Mount Pleasant would be approximately $78,457 (median) and $132,133 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows Mount Pleasant's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 87th percentiles. Income distribution in Mount Pleasant is predominantly in the $4000+ category, with 31.1% of locals (2,522 people). This differs from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 32.0%. The area demonstrates affluence with 42.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. Mount Pleasant'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 assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 68.8% houses and 31.2% other dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% 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 $1,907. Mount Pleasant's median weekly rent figure was $460, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mount Pleasant's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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, 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%, consisting of 23.5% lone person households and 2.1% group households. 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 significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 49.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage positions Mount Pleasant strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 12.7%. Educational participation is notably high in Mount Pleasant, 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.

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 collectively facilitate 1,598 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to these stops, with an average distance of 185 meters to the nearest one. As a predominantly residential area, most Mount Pleasant residents commute outward. The car is the primary mode of transportation, used by 82% of residents, while 8% use buses and 6% use trains. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 228 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (6086 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.5% and 5.6% respectively.

75.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Mount Pleasant has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.7% (2003 people), compared to 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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, as of the latest data, has a higher proportion of residents speaking a language other than English at home, with 23.0%, compared to most local markets. Born overseas, 38.8% of Mount Pleasant's population is recorded. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Pleasant, accounting for 52.1%.

However, the category 'Other' shows a slight overrepresentation at 1.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%. In terms of ancestry, English tops the list at 25.9%, followed by Australian at 18.5% and Chinese at 10.8%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.0%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: South African residents are equally represented at 1.0%, Croatian at 1.1% (vs regional 0.8%), and French at 0.7% (vs regional 0.5%).

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

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 13.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute only 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.3% to 8.4%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75 to 84 age cohort will rise substantially, increasing by 487 people (72%) from 681 to 1,169. Notably, those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 67% of total population growth. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.