Mount Pleasant (3350) is a suburb in Victoria that continues to attract attention from both homeowners and investors. Located approximately 100km from the Melbourne CBD, the suburb benefits from solid transport and amenity access.
Mount Pleasant has a population of approximately 2,225, a median age of 33, a median weekly household income of $1,505. The suburb has a balanced mix of owner-occupiers (56%) and renters, indicating healthy demand across both segments. Across the broader LGA, 37.9% of residents hold a university qualification.
Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (19.7%), Education and Training (11.2%), Retail Trade (10.5%).
The current median house price in Mount Pleasant is $510,000. Five-year average annual growth is 4.5%, indicating moderate capital movement. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 12.09%.
Properties in Mount Pleasant spend an average of 52 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 1.03%. Inventory levels are at 2.4 months, indicating a balanced market. The average vendor discount is -5.1%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.
The median weekly rent for houses in Mount Pleasant is $420. Gross rental yield is 4.28%, providing a solid income return. Vacancy rate is 1.33%, reflecting healthy rental demand. Rental growth is 1.2% year-on-year.
The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 121,179 to 133,163 residents by 2031, representing 9.9% population growth. This level of growth typically supports continued demand for housing and infrastructure investment.
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The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.