Mount Pleasant
NSW 2519 · Wollongong
1,397 (2021) → 1,446 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Pleasant is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2519, about 66km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.44M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Pleasant has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.29%), Italy (1.15%), Scotland (1%), Iran (0.93%), India (0.86%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.72%), Italian (1.65%), Spanish (1.29%), Macedon (1.07%), Arabic (0.93%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pleasant Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
Nearby (within 10km)
- Balgownie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1088
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1069
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1106
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1081
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1092
- Mount Keira Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1082
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 990
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1004
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1066
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 967
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 964
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant safe?
Mount Pleasant has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,718 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Pleasant?
In Mount Pleasant, the median house price is $1.44M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Mount Pleasant from Sydney CBD?
Mount Pleasant is about 65.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has a transport score of 64/100 and 15 bus stops.