Mount Pleasant
Stability is the standout feature: 75.5% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period, supporting Mount Pleasant's established character. The suburb has 4,694 residents across 3.81 square kilometres, with density of 1,232.8 people per square kilometre and a median age of 41, which is 1 year above the national average. Compared with nearby North Mackay, its 92.7% separate-house share gives it a distinctly detached setting. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry are prominent, while the forecast points to 1.19% annual growth driven by overseas migration and an Aging trajectory.
Population
4,694
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,686/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
11
Price discovery is the main limitation for buyers because no current median house-price figure is available for Mount Pleasant. The physical housing mix is clearer: 92.7% of dwellings are separate houses, with 49.5% containing 3 bedrooms and 39.9% containing 4 or more. A $1,668 monthly mortgage represents 22.8% of household income, while rent is $390 per week. Outright ownership at 34.2% and mortgaged ownership at 33.7% are each higher than renting at 23.1%, pointing to an established owner base. Compared with nearby North Mackay, the detached format is a useful local distinction.
For Buyers
Price discovery is the main limitation for buyers because no current median house-price figure is available for Mount Pleasant. The physical housing mix is clearer: 92.7% of dwellings are separate houses, with 49.5% containing 3 bedrooms and 39.9% containing 4 or more. A $1,668 monthly mortgage represents 22.8% of household income, while rent is $390 per week. Outright ownership at 34.2% and mortgaged ownership at 33.7% are each higher than renting at 23.1%, pointing to an established owner base. Compared with nearby North Mackay, the detached format is a useful local distinction.
For Investors
Mount Pleasant has a 23.1% renting share and a median rent of $390 per week, creating an established but smaller tenant pool than its combined outright ownership of 34.2% and mortgage ownership of 33.7%. The 7.6% vacancy rate means leasing outcomes should be tested carefully by property type and timing because available stock can affect rent competition. Ten development applications were recorded over 12 months, indicating some activity without a clearly quantified dwelling pipeline. The annual growth trend is 1.19%, with overseas migration the primary driver. Because no median house price is available, a credible gross yield cannot be calculated without address-level sales evidence.
Development Activity
Total DAs
19
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+57.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mount Pleasant
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School (Mount Pleasant)
Holy Spirit College (Mount Pleasant)
Northview State School
Demographics
Mount Pleasant has a median age of 41, or 1 year above the national comparison, and its household size of 2.4 is 0.1 below the national figure. University attainment is 25.3%, which is 4.8 percentage points below national levels, while the overseas-born share is 15.7%, 5.9 points below national levels. English ancestry accounts for 1,827 people, followed by Scottish at 522 and Irish at 500. Christianity is recorded for 2,646 residents and no religion for 1,523. Couples without children make up 45.6% of families, higher than couples with children at 38.7%, reinforcing the suburb's older, established profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.7%
Houses
6.5%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Mount Pleasant is strongly detached, with separate houses accounting for 92.7% of dwellings compared with only 0.8% apartments and 6.5% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is also family-oriented: 49.5% are 3-bedroom dwellings and 39.9% have 4 or more bedrooms, while only 10.1% have 2 bedrooms. Tenure is split between 34.2% owned outright, 33.7% mortgaged and 23.1% rented. Mortgage costs equal 22.8% of household income, compared with rent at 23.1%, so neither measure is flagged as stressed. Compared with denser nearby North Mackay, Mount Pleasant's housing form is more consistently suburban and detached.
Mortgage / mo
$1,668
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $390.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $650 · units $500
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$853
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
147
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.7%
Couples with children
45.6%
Couples, no children
14.0%
Single parent
1,280
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Mount Pleasant's largest industry at 19.7%, employing 282 people, followed by mining at 13.4% and 191, education at 11.3% and 162, construction at 8.0% and 114, and professional or technical work at 6.7% and 95. Employment is weighted toward full-time work, with 1,421 full-time and 626 part-time workers; unemployment is 3.7% and participation is 59.6%. Weekly household income is $1,686, at the 58.5th percentile. The SEIFA profile is uneven: education and occupation sit at decile 5, while economic resources rank higher at decile 9, disadvantage at decile 8 and overall advantage at decile 6. Compared with its education and occupation position, household resources are notably stronger.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
2,267
Unemployed
84
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.1%
Part-time
28.7%
Participation
59.6%
Employed
2,183
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.3%
Postgraduate
4.2%
Born Overseas
15.7%
Dwellings
1,791
Transport to Work
Daily mobility is strongly car dependent: 84.1% of residents drive to work, higher than the 1.3% using public transport and 1.9% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 7.1%, so access to a car remains important for most households. Three schools serve the local area, comprising 2 Catholic non-state schools and 1 government state school; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb lines. Community participation is supported by a 17.4% volunteering rate, while the IRSAD advantage ranking sits at decile 6. With 4,694 residents and density of 1,232.8 people per square kilometre, the suburb has a reasonably compact suburban footprint. A current crime rate is not stated, so safety checks should use recent Queensland Police information for the address and surrounding area.
Drive
84.1%
Public Transport
1.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
7.1%
Population Forecast
+1.19%/yr
(+143 people/yr)
EstablishedMount Pleasant's growth outlook is steady rather than strongly speculative. The forecast trend is 1.19% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while the wider-area population change over 10 years is 7.5%. The trajectory is Aging, supported by a 4.4 percentage-point increase in the senior share and a 1.5-point decline in the young share. Gentrification is not currently indicated: the score is 15 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Affordability is labelled Improving, although the recorded measure is 41.9 in 2021, lower than 53.0 in 2011, so buyers should assess current borrowing costs rather than rely on the earlier position. The pattern suggests gradual demographic change rather than rapid neighbourhood repositioning.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+56
Net Internal / yr
-4
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Accelerating: -1% → 10%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mount Pleasant compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Pleasant a good suburb to live in?
Mount Pleasant suits buyers seeking an established, detached-house suburb with a median age of 41 and 92.7% separate houses. Car access is important because 84.1% drive to work, compared with 1.3% using public transport. The suburb also has 3 local schools and a 17.4% volunteering rate.
What is the median house price in Mount Pleasant?
A current median house price is not available for Mount Pleasant, so no reliable dollar benchmark should be quoted. The available indicators include a $390 weekly median rent, a $1,668 monthly mortgage figure and a housing mix dominated by 92.7% separate houses.
What schools are in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has 3 listed schools: Emmanuel Catholic Primary School, Holy Spirit College and Northview State School. The mix includes 2 Catholic non-state schools and 1 government state school. Families should confirm enrolment zones and entry requirements for the exact address before making a decision.
Is Mount Pleasant safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate is not stated, so safety should be checked using recent Queensland Police reporting for the exact address and nearby area. Mount Pleasant has 4,694 residents and a 17.4% volunteering rate, but those figures should not be treated as substitutes for current incident information.
Is Mount Pleasant good for property investment?
Mount Pleasant may suit investors seeking established houses, with 23.1% renting, $390 weekly rent and a 7.6% vacancy rate. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver and the annual trend is 1.19%. However, no median house price is available, so gross yield and value should be calculated from recent property-level sales.
How is Mount Pleasant's population changing?
Mount Pleasant has 4,694 residents today. The wider-area forecast indicates 1.19% annual growth and 7.5% population change over 10 years, driven primarily by overseas migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.4 percentage points and the young share down 1.5 points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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