5 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
43 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2401/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
76%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mount Pleasant
Full-time 31.9%Part-time 19.0%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 46.8%
Dwelling Types
Mount Pleasant
House 68.6%Semi-detached 19.2%Flat/Unit 11.9%
Commute Mode
Mount Pleasant
Car 76.5%Transit 7.4%Bicycle 1.1%Walk 1.0%WFH 14.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.7%
England
7.1%
Malaysia
4.2%
China
2.3%
South Africa
2.1%
Language at Home
English only
77.0%
Mandarin
2.4%
Cantonese
0.8%
Italian
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant safe?
Mount Pleasant has a safety score of 54/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross (85/100), Salter Point (87/100), Brentwood (WA) (21/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Pleasant?
Median weekly rent in Mount Pleasant is $925/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross ($900/wk), Salter Point ($895/wk), Brentwood (WA) ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has a school rating of 90/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Mount Pleasant Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mount Pleasant from Perth CBD?
Mount Pleasant is 17 minutes by car, or 34 minutes by public transport, or 27 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Pleasant affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Pleasant is $2.2M, up 17.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.1M. For renters, median weekly rent is $925/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross ($1.9M), Salter Point ($2.1M), Brentwood (WA) ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mount-pleasant
💎 Expensive🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent👨👩👧 Family Friendly🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Mount Pleasant is one of Perth's most prestigious southern suburbs, defined by its spectacular Swan River frontage and multimillion-dollar homes. Families prize it for its school catchments and quiet, established streets. The riverside walking trails are a genuine highlight. Prices are among the highest SOR and the suburb is almost entirely car-dependent, with public transport connections widely considered inadequate.
Houses here have a median value of $2.22M and rent of $925/week, 118% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 17-minute drive by car or 34 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (65%). Safety rates at 54/100, 2 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 90/100, education here is among the highest in Perth. The population has a median age of 43 and earns $2,401/week per household.
“Today I took my dog for a walk around Mount Pleasant. I've lived in Perth my whole life and have never seen houses like these before.. of course I did a google and you're looking at 4-5 mil for one.”— 175 upvotes in community discussion