Mount Ousley vs Mount Pleasant
The verdict
Mount Ousley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.46M in Mount Pleasant. Mount Ousley rates higher for liveability (84 vs 72). Mount Pleasant rates higher for education (75 vs 68). Mount Ousley is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.3 km).
Scores
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 70 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 68 | 75 |
| Liveability | 84 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,611 | 1,397 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,293 | $2,862 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 79.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mount Ousley Moderate Growth · Mount Pleasant Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.46M |
| Median unit price | $948K | $1.20M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $832 | $832 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 124 | 143 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 72 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,607 | 1,217 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,108 | 1,126 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Ousley · Mount Pleasant
Transport
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 174 | 174 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.9 km | 65.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Ousley | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,611 | 1,397 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,668 | 1,446 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,940 | 1,683 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Ousley or Mount Pleasant?
Mount Ousley has the higher residential safety score (Mount Ousley 100/100 vs Mount Pleasant 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Ousley or Mount Pleasant?
Mount Ousley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.46M.
Which has better schools, Mount Ousley or Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Ousley 1108 vs Mount Pleasant 1126; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Ousley or Mount Pleasant?
Mount Ousley and Mount Pleasant have similar transport scores.
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