Mount Pleasant at a glance
Median house
$500,000
Median unit
$442,500
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
66.0k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mount Pleasant.
The postcode for Mount Pleasant is 3350 (VIC).
The median house price in Mount Pleasant is $500,000.
Mount Pleasant (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $500,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Pleasant has roughly 66,022 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Pleasant scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Pleasant's population at 66,022, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
66,022
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $500,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $442,500, roughly 12% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $100,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Pleasant on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$500,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $442,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$500,000
$442,500
66,022
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $300/wk against a $500,000 price tag). Units yield 3.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.12%
Based on $500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.00%
Based on $442,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
238
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Pleasant.
Local schools for Mount Pleasant
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Sovereign Hill School
Phoenix P-12 Community College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Pleasant.
- What is the median house price in Mount Pleasant?
- The median house price in Mount Pleasant, VIC 3350 is $500,000. The median unit price is $442,500.
- What is the Mount Pleasant postcode?
- Mount Pleasant is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- Where is Mount Pleasant?
- Mount Pleasant is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3350, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Mount Pleasant?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Pleasant on this page, including Mount Pleasant Primary School, Sovereign Hill School, St Aloysius' School.
- How walkable is Mount Pleasant?
- Mount Pleasant has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Pleasant?
- Mount Pleasant is close to Redan, Sebastopol, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat West, Ballarat.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant?
- The population of Mount Pleasant is approximately 66,022 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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