MOUNT PLEASANT
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Est.$1,545,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real10.7%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MOUNT PLEASANT
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MOUNT PLEASANT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$1,150/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+8.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.95%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
68 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
Market overview
MOUNT PLEASANT is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.9% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 10.7% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,340/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
25.6%
72.2% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.7%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
20.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
25%
69% apartments
Degree qualified
50.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
27.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
210 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
12.8%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
8.5 km
Middle ring
Days on market
23 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
81 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
8.5 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
4,918/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 6153
🏫Primary (5)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe7.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)
School quality
Top tier6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
48
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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