Mount Pleasant vs Redan
The verdict
Redan is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $498K in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant rates higher for education (59 vs 52). Redan rates higher for transport (62 vs 56). Mount Pleasant is closer to the coast (72.3 km vs 73.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Pleasant rates higher (30 vs 18/100 in Redan).
Scores
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 68 |
| Transport | 56 | 62 |
| Education | 59 | 52 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,225 | 3,000 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,350 | $1,061 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.9 |
Growth: Mount Pleasant High Growth · Redan High Growth
Property
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $498K | $470K |
| Median unit price | $393K | $377K |
| House price YoY | -13.1% | -12.3% |
| 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
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 539 | 1,167 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 719 | 867 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,169 | 867 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,674 | 11,300 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 1,030 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Pleasant · Redan
Transport
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 72.3 km | 73.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.9 km | 102.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Pleasant | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,225 | 3,000 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,282 | 2,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,051 | 4,114 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | -0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Pleasant or Redan?
Mount Pleasant has the higher residential safety score (Mount Pleasant 30/100 vs Redan 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Pleasant or Redan?
Redan is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $498K.
Which has better schools, Mount Pleasant or Redan?
Redan has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Pleasant 956 vs Redan 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Pleasant or Redan?
Redan has the higher transport score (Mount Pleasant 56/100 vs Redan 62/100).
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