Mount Pleasant (Vic.)

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According to the latest calculations from Districts, which combine ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region with fresh address validations, the resident count for the suburb of Mount Pleasant (Vic.) stands at approximately 2,198 as of May 2026. This represents a minor reduction of 27 people (1.2%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 2,225 people. Districts established this figure by adjusting the mid-2025 ABS estimated resident population of 2,195 with 31 validated new addresses registered since the census. This population density translates to 1,082 persons per square kilometer, a concentration that matches typical benchmarks observed by Districts across comparable locations. The area's population gains during recent timeframes were overwhelmingly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 81.0% of the growth.

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Mount Pleasant supports a qualified workforce with a high concentration of workers in key public services, showing an unemployment rate of 6.3% based on Districts statistical aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,140, while the local unemployment rate exceeded the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7% by 2.6%. The labor force participation rate is solid, sitting at 64.8% compared to the regional average of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates that 19.3% of workers worked from home, though these figures were likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in Mount Pleasant are below the national benchmark, with a median income of $48,656 and an average of $62,596. For comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Adjusting these values for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $53,337 for the median and $68,618 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, placing between the 24th and 26th percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort, representing 31.3% of local earners (687 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with metropolitan patterns where of the population shares this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain of their income, placing the suburb in the th percentile nationally for disposable income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing distribution in Mount Pleasant consisted of 84.3% separate houses and 15.7% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings in Regional Vic. The rate of home ownership was lower than the regional benchmark, sitting at 29.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (28.3%) or occupied by tenants (42.4%). The median mortgage repayment in the suburb was $1,300 per month, and the median rent was $280 per week, compared to $1,430 and $285 in Regional Vic. On a national level, Mount Pleasant mortgage repayments are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the majority of local homes at 59.2%, consisting of couples with children (18.9%), couples without children (23.4%), and single parent households (15.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 40.8%, which includes single person households (32.6%) and group housing (8.1%). The average household size stands at 2.3 individuals, slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The suburb has a strong academic profile relative to the broader region, with university graduation rates among residents aged 15+ reaching 28.4%, compared to the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.5%, followed by postgraduates at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Technical and trade credentials are also common, with 33.6% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (23.4%).

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Public transport infrastructure in the area includes 12 active stops. These facilities are served by 1 transit route, which provides a total of 246 weekly passenger trips. Local transit accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 182 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the vast majority of workers commute to external employment zones, with cars being the dominant transit mode at 93%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.2, which is lower than the regional average. A total of 19.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect temporary pandemic conditions.

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Public health indicators point to notable difficulties in Mount Pleasant, based on Districts assessments of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. These health challenges are present across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, covering approximately 52% of the population (~1,134 people).

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The local population displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.4% of the population, 87.4% of residents born in Australia, and 92.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 39.3% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, equal to the 0.1% share recorded across Regional Vic.

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The median age of residents is 34, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 20.2% of the local population, compared to the regional average, while seniors aged 65 - 74 are under-represented at 8.2%. The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 demographic has increased from 18.1% to 20.2% of the population. In contrast, the cohort aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 11.4% to 10.0%, and the 55 to bracket fell from to . Future projections indicate that by the to age bracket will grow by people (), rising from to while the to cohort is expected to increase by a modest ( people).

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Mount Pleasant currently has an estimated 107 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 67 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 50% by 2041 (to approximately 160 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 187. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).