SuburbCheck

Mount Pleasant

VIC 3350 · Ballarat

2,225 (2021) → 2,282 est. (2025) · High Growth

68
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,225
Population
$498K
Median house (2024)
30
Safety score
56
Transport score

Mount Pleasant is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 101km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $498K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 72km inland. Mount Pleasant has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.

100.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
72.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,225
Population
35
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,350
vs NSW median-27.0%
Bachelor degree or higher40.3%
Born in Australia82.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse781 / 22 / 123

Top countries of birth: England (2.74%), India (1.75%), New Zealand (0.99%), Philippines (0.81%), Scotland (0.58%)

Top languages: Punjabi (0.58%), Mandarin (0.36%), Hindi (0.36%), French (0.27%), Greek (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$498K-13.1%
Median house (2024)
$393K
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

30
Residential

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:

12
Break & enter dwelling539/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
16
Motor vehicle theft719/100k
26
Domestic assault1,169/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
12
Non-domestic assault539/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 193 (all categories, latest year)8,674 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

43

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

60
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 956

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Berry Street School - Ballarat CampusSecondary · Independent · 1km
  • Sovereign Hill SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2km
  • Mount Clear College-G Place CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
  • St Aloysius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1030
  • Ballarat Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1053
  • Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Primary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1056
  • Sebastopol Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 918
  • Phoenix P-12 Community College-Redan CampusCombined · Government · 1.9km
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1092
  • Phoenix P-12 Community CollegeCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 955
  • Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 968
  • Mount Rowan Secondary College-LinkUp - Ballarat Learning Exchange CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

56
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBallarat Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
10.2°C
Winter max
690mm
Rainfall/yr
5.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

130 in suburbSupermarkets
150 in suburbCafes/Rest.
445 in suburbParks
296 in suburbPlaygrounds
10Pools
90 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
110 in suburbGPs
110 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1063 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBallarat Base Hospital (2.5 km)
Nearest vet2.5 km
Nearest airportAvalon (74.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

88

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

9
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
106
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

94

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

44
Parks
0
Nature reserves
58
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

91

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

2
Theatres
2
Cinemas
4
Museums
13
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

38

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.45

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

16

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.45

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.63%
Projected population 20413,051
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ballarat

Golden Point (Ballarat)$385K74transportRedan$426K62transportBallarat Central$697K80transportBakery HillData not available80transportSebastopol$430K30transportMount Clear$495K24transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant

Is Mount Pleasant safe?

Mount Pleasant has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 8,674 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, the .

How far is Mount Pleasant from Melbourne CBD?

Mount Pleasant is about 100.9 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 956 (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 56/100 and 12 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.