Mount Pleasant Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Mount Pleasant is a locality approximately 101 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Mount Pleasant is 3350, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Pleasant has a population of 1,397 (681 males, 713 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Mount Pleasant is $2,862, with a median personal income of $1,160 per week.
The median weekly rent is $550 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (29), Italy (16), and Scotland (14).
82.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 13.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mount Pleasant shows 704 people employed (402 full-time, 240 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (242), managers (103), and clerical & admin (59).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mount Pleasant has an IRSAD score of 1129 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mount Pleasant covers an area of 1.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1426 persons per km².
Statistically, Mount Pleasant sits within the Ballarat area, part of the broader Ballarat region. It falls under the Ballarat local government area.
The federal electorate for Mount Pleasant is Ballarat (Provincial).
Mount Pleasant Details
| Postcode | 3350 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,397 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,862/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,160/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1426/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 463 |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.5810 |
| Longitude | 143.8530 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 101 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Ballarat |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 328 (23.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 152 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 316 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 361 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 236 (16.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 111 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 39 (2.8%) |
| Arthritis | 35 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (1.6%) |
| Diabetes | 21 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 19 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 113 (24.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 223 (47.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 118 (25.3%) |