Mount Pleasant at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
7,456
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Mount Pleasant.
The postcode for Mount Pleasant is 6153 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Mount Pleasant (6153) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Mount Pleasant has roughly 7,456 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 4/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Pleasant's population at 7,456, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,456
Median age
43
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
7,456
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
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
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Government School Catchment
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Ardross Primary School
Applecross Senior High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Pleasant.
- What is the Mount Pleasant postcode?
- Mount Pleasant is in the 6153 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Mount Pleasant?
- Mount Pleasant is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6153. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Mount Pleasant?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Pleasant on this page, including Mount Pleasant Primary School, St Benedict's School, Ardross Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Pleasant?
- Mount Pleasant has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Pleasant?
- Mount Pleasant is close to Ardross, Salter Point, Booragoon, Booragoon, Canning Bridge Applecross.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant?
- The population of Mount Pleasant is approximately 7,456 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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