Overall score
Mount Pleasant
58.6/100
Winthrop
58.3/100
Mount Pleasant vs Winthrop, WA suburb comparison
Mount Pleasant for schools; Winthrop for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount PleasantWinthrop
Crime rate
Mount Pleasant
1577.6 / 1k
Winthrop
1947.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Pleasant
94
Winthrop
90
Population
Mount Pleasant
7,456
Winthrop
6,020
Metric leadMount Pleasant 7Winthrop 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentWinthrop
- Best for best valueWinthrop
- Best for best schoolsMount Pleasant
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Pleasant | Winthrop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.6/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1577.6 / 1k | 1947.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 37 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 90 |
| Population | 7,456 | 6,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Pleasant is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Winthrop is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Mount Pleasant sits among greener hillside streets, while Winthrop keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Pleasant tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Winthrop stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Winthrop, while Mount Pleasant remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.