Mount Pleasant
WA 6153 • Greater Perth
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is an affluent riverside suburb in Perth's southern suburbs, situated within the City of Melville approximately 10 kilometres south of the CBD along the Swan River. Home to 7,456 residents across 2.8 square kilometres, it is one of Perth's more prestigious addresses, with a median household income of around $125,000 annually and median mortgage repayments of $3,000 per month. The suburb's elevated sections and riverside position offer sought-after views and a tranquil residential character dominated by quality family homes.
Residents enjoy access to the Swan River foreshore, including walking and cycling paths along the Canning Highway riverside precinct. The suburb has a strong family orientation—reflected in its median age of 43 and a high proportion of married couples—and is served by reputable local schools including both government and independent options. The international flavour of the community, with significant English, Malaysian, and Chinese-born populations, adds to the suburb's cosmopolitan feel, while the local Woolworths and nearby Garden City Shopping Centre at Booragoon provide everyday convenience.
Mount Pleasant falls under postcode 6153 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bateman electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths39 Reynolds Road Mount Pleasant 6153 WA
Schools
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Kintail Road
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Links Road
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46 Links Road
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70 Alness Street
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Moolyeen Road
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Queens Road
Housing 2021 Census
7 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 530
- 2. Malaysia 311
- 3. China 175
- 4. South Africa 160
- 5. Indonesia 147
- 6. Singapore 137
- 7. India 127
- 8. New Zealand 102
- 9. Iran 87
- 10. Scotland 82
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)