Mount Pleasant
Nearly 44% of residents own their homes outright, well above the national rate, reflecting an established-wealth suburb where the median age of 43 sits 3 years above the national figure. Household income in the 91st percentile coexists with a vacancy rate of 11.7%, one of the highest in Perth's southern corridor, creating an unusual profile of affluence paired with soft rental demand. University attainment at 56.5% ranks 26.4 points above the national average, and 44.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, signalling family-sized housing in a mature, well-capitalised neighbourhood.
Population
7,456
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,401/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$662K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Separate houses account for 68.8% of stock, with semi-detached (19.3%) and apartments (11.9%) providing mid-density alternatives. The estimated median of $662,000 sits below Perth's premium riverside suburbs but above the metro median. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 44.9%, followed by 3-bedroom (37.2%). Mortgage stress at 28.9% of income approaches the 30% threshold despite high incomes ($2,401/week), because mortgage repayments of $3,000 per month are among the highest in this cohort. Compared to neighbouring Ardross or Brentwood, Mount Pleasant offers more housing diversity at similar price points.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 68.8% of stock, with semi-detached (19.3%) and apartments (11.9%) providing mid-density alternatives. The estimated median of $662,000 sits below Perth's premium riverside suburbs but above the metro median. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 44.9%, followed by 3-bedroom (37.2%). Mortgage stress at 28.9% of income approaches the 30% threshold despite high incomes ($2,401/week), because mortgage repayments of $3,000 per month are among the highest in this cohort. Compared to neighbouring Ardross or Brentwood, Mount Pleasant offers more housing diversity at similar price points.
For Investors
Renters make up just 22.7%, well below the national rate, limiting the tenant pool. Weekly rent of $460 provides moderate returns against the $662,000 estimated median. The 11.7% vacancy rate is a significant concern, running well above Perth's average and suggesting oversupply or market softness. Zero development applications in 12 months means no new supply pipeline, which may eventually help tighten vacancy. The 22.6% residential turnover rate shows moderate churn, though 77.4% staying at the same address suggests this is primarily an owner-occupier market.
Schools in Mount Pleasant iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mount Pleasant Primary School
K-6 · 564 students
Demographics
Chinese ancestry (1,092) is the second-largest group after English (2,618), with Indian (inside 'Other', 1,091), Irish (700), and Scottish (671) following. Born-overseas residents at 38.8% sit 17.2 points above the national average. Mandarin (171 speakers), Cantonese (61), Persian (57), Italian (39), and Korean (34) reflect diverse Asian and Middle Eastern migration. Average household size of 2.5 sits at the national median. Volunteering at 22%, roughly double the national rate, suggests strong civic engagement typical of established professional suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.8%
Houses
19.3%
Townhouse
11.9%
Apartment
Tenure
At an estimated median of $662,000, Mount Pleasant positions between Perth's outer affordable corridors and inner premium markets. The 43.6% outright ownership rate, compared to 33.6% mortgaged and 22.7% renting, indicates a suburb where many homeowners have paid off their loans. This ownership maturity reflects the older demographic (median age 43) and long holding periods. Three-bedroom homes (37.2%) and 4-plus bedrooms (44.9%) dominate, with minimal studio/1-bed stock (2.9%), limiting options for downsizers who want to stay local.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$460
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$1,093
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.7%
Unoccupied
381
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.3%
Couples, no children
6,201
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 19.1% of employment, followed by professional/technical services (14.9%), education (11.6%), mining (7.8%), and construction (6.3%). The 7.8% mining employment is distinctive, reflecting WA's FIFO economy feeding household incomes well above the national median. Professionals (1,410) and managers (713) together account for 57% of employed residents, one of the highest white-collar concentrations in Perth's southern suburbs. Unemployment at 4.3% tracks near the national average, with participation at 62.1% slightly below national, partly explained by the older population.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
33.0%
Participation
62.1%
Employed
3,699
Occupations
Top Industries
University
56.5%
Postgraduate
16.1%
Born Overseas
38.8%
Dwellings
2,856
Transport to Work
Mount Pleasant Primary School (Government, ICSEA 1146, 564 students) scores 146 points above the national benchmark, placing it among Perth's top-performing government primaries. Public transport captures 8.6% of commutes, above Perth's average for southern suburbs, supported by proximity to the Canning Highway bus corridor. Walking and cycling at 2.4% is low, while 82.5% drive. Volunteering at 22% is nearly double the national rate, and need for assistance at 3.3% sits below the national average, both consistent with an affluent, socially engaged community.
Drive
82.5%
Public Transport
8.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
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 established professionals and families seeking space in Perth's inner-south. Household income sits in the 91st percentile, 56.5% hold university degrees (26.4 points above national), and Mount Pleasant Primary has an ICSEA of 1146. The trade-off is a 11.7% vacancy rate, which may signal softness in the local property market.
What is the median house price in Mount Pleasant?
The estimated median house price is $662,000, derived from 2025 rent data. Separate houses account for 68.8% of stock, with 4-plus bedrooms dominating at 44.9%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $3,000 absorb 28.9% of household income, approaching the stress threshold.
What schools are in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant Primary School is the suburb's sole school, a government primary with an ICSEA score of 1146 and 564 enrolments. The ICSEA sits 146 points above the national benchmark of 1,000, ranking it among Perth's top-tier government primaries.
Is Mount Pleasant safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Mount Pleasant in the current dataset. The high outright ownership rate (43.6%), volunteering rate (22%), and household income in the 91st percentile are indicators typically associated with lower-than-average crime in comparable Perth suburbs.
Is Mount Pleasant good for property investment?
Caution is warranted. The 22.7% renter rate is low, and vacancy at 11.7% runs well above Perth's average. Weekly rent of $460 provides moderate yield, but finding tenants may take longer than in tighter markets. Zero development applications in 12 months does mean no supply additions are imminent.
How is Mount Pleasant's population changing?
Mount Pleasant is a stable, established suburb with 77.4% of residents at the same address over the census period. The median age of 43 sits 3 years above the national figure, and the 38.8% overseas-born share reflects historic migration. Turnover at 22.6% is moderate, suggesting incremental household cycling rather than rapid demographic change.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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