Median house price
$565k
+24% change
VIC · Ballarat Council
Mount Pleasant, 3350
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,265
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.5%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,350/wk
Employment rate
56.3%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$565,000
Languages at home
7.8%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Spanish, Polish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- National parks
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Ballarat Council, Mount Pleasant is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mount Pleasant snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$430/wk
Population (ERP)
2,265
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#24
among Country & regional · Growth area
Safety
87th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
57th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 46.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 44% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2689th in Australia
- State rank
- 552nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #24 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #160 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $430
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $565,000
- Median price change
- +24.2%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
2,265(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 64th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +55
- Growth rank in VIC
- 64th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,400), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,225
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,350
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 89 of 1,018
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 56.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 781 / 123 / 22
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 355
- Against the person
- 60
- Against property
- 171
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 156.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage39
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft20
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle44
- C32 Drug Possession22
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order54
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,022
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 57th
School list
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 972 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 129 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Sovereign Hill SchoolSpecial · Government · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Aloysius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 254 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Ballarat Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 406 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Primary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 227 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Sebastopol Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 901 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 98 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Phoenix P-12 Community CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 947 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 1,473 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cobden St/Barkly St
- Conservation Volunteers Australia/Barkly St
- Elsworth St/Lightfoot Rd
- Morton St/Barkly St
- Mt Pleasant Reserve/Barkly St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 18/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.25
Community(1)
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolSchool
401 Cobden Street
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Jack Greville ParkPark
- Kenworthy Place ReservePark
- Park (3)
- Playground (6)
- Mount Pleasant ReserveSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Ballaarat ObservatoryMuseum
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(7)
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Drinking water
- Parking (6)
- Picnic Table (3)
- Public toilets
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Jack Greville ParkPark
- Kenworthy Place ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Queen Elizabeth Centre (2.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 112
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 49.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
26 planning-related records
2021· 7 proposals
August 2021
- Multi lot staged subdivision22 FLOCKHART STREET MOUNT PLEASANT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision (resubdivision)911 BARKLY STREET MOUNT PLEASANT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Two lot subdivision14 FINCHAM STREET MOUNT PLEASANT 3350Lapsed
June 2021
- Alterations and additons to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay813 BARKLY STREET MOUNT PLEASANT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a vehicle crossover210 Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- The use of a food and drink premises (hotel excluding amusement machines, accommodation and gaming), cafe and one food truck, function centre, sale and consumption of liquor (general licence and producer's licence) and the display of business identification signage14A HILL STREET MOUNT PLEASANT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two dwellings4 Sykes AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals
December 2020
- Replacement of roofing733 Laurie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a dwelling including solar array, demolition of outbuildings and associated works108A Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a dwelling10 Lightfoot AvenueWithdrawn
- Construction of a dwelling, outbuilding and associated works1052-1054 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of non conforming use (offices)728 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a carport722 Laurie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Use of the land for industry (production of alcoholic spirits and liquors), a producer's licence and a reduction in car parking requirements14A Hill StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Demolition to rear of dwelling and alterations and additions805 Laurie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of existing roof and replacement with new roof815 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Use of the land for manufacturing sales (brewery), use of the land for a tavern, use of the land for a liquor licence (wine and beer producers licence) and reduction of car parking884 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of three dwellings4 Sykes AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Development of three dwellings4 McLennan ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of three additional dwellings717 Tress StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision6 McManus DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two dwellings15 Kenworthy PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Development of two (2) dwellings on a lot14 Fincham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of an office14 Hill StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Alterations to existing dwelling, development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision710 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of a carport and two pergolas704A Laurie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
1 heritage place
- BALLARAT MUNICIPAL OBSERVATORYNH0936
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Ballarat
- Member of Parliament
- Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 29.6%Labor 70.4%
9.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Mount PleasantLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- RedanLabor 70.9% · Coalition 29.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- BallaratLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- CanadianLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Sebastopol NorthLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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