Brentwood vs Mount Pleasant
The verdict
Brentwood rates higher for transport (84 vs 77). Mount Pleasant rates higher for education (88 vs 81). Mount Pleasant has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 43 min).
Scores
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 87 |
| Transport | 84 | 77 |
| Education | 81 | 88 |
| Liveability | 96 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,153 | 7,456 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,707 | $2,401 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.1% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.6% | 59.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brentwood Moderate Growth · Mount Pleasant Moderate Growth
Property
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 325 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 139 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,022 | 1,006 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brentwood · Mount Pleasant
Transport
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Brentwood | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,153 | 7,456 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,395 | 8,295 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,763 | 9,569 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.70% | 2.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brentwood or Mount Pleasant?
Brentwood and Mount Pleasant have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Brentwood or Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has a higher average school ICSEA (Brentwood 1113 vs Mount Pleasant 1149; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brentwood or Mount Pleasant?
Brentwood has the higher transport score (Brentwood 84/100 vs Mount Pleasant 77/100).
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