Mount Pleasant

The community is younger than average, with a typical age of 35 and children under 15 making up 16.3% of the population. De facto relationships are well above the national figure at 14.7%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 11.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the main language for 87% of the community. While 7.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 52.9%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualification levels are high, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are generally low; the typical family earns $1,662 a week, which is well below the Victoria figure of $2,136. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 16.8%, well above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common, as 15.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of people caring for children is lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.6% of the population. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 33.3%, which is far above the national figure.

Household structures vary widely, with 32.7% of people living alone and a very high rate of one-parent families at 24.7%. This is far above the national average.

Renters make up a large part of the community at 41.7%, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $280 is well below the state average.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with 58.9% of people driving to work. While public transport stops are very accessible, only 0.7% of people use them to commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much higher here than in most similar areas.

The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or bus stop. However, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.