Mount Pleasant - Glenella Growth Profile

Mount Pleasant and Glenella are part of the traditional lands of the Yuwibara people.

Mount Pleasant was named after the short-lived Mount Pleasant sugar mill, operating between 1883-87, before being converted to farmland.

By 1970 Mount Pleasant was an outer suburban locality of Mackay. The opening of Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre in 1980 and a State primary school in 1986 reflects the period of high growth.

Glenella’s first notable development was Glenella State School opened in 1912. Due to the urbanisation of nearby Mount Pleasant in the 1970’s, Glenella’s population doubled in the ensuing decade.

Further rapid urbanisation occurred due to the mining boom from 2002 to 2013.

Outlook

Mount Pleasant-Glenella population is projected to grow by 12.2% over the next 18 years. Current growth patterns indicate a continued focus of working professionals with children residing in stand-alone houses. Anticipated to continue to be an affluent suburban area of Mackay. If current ageing population trend continues a greater representation of empty nesters/retirees. Growth is anticipated to be driven by a centrally located residential area with diverse housing opportunities within 5 km of Mackay City Centre and employment.

Total Residents

Main Industries of Employment for Residents 2018

	Health	13.3%
	Mining	11.5%
	Retail	9.6%

Population by Age

Dwelling Types

Demographic Profile

1 in every 13 of Mackay region's residents lives in Mount Pleasant - Glenella. One of the highest ratios in the Mackay region.

Predominately working families with children (64.9% aged 15-64 years and 20.5% aged under 15 years - aligns with Mackay region averages)

A diverse population, with 14.3% born overseas. Above the Mackay region average of 11.7%.

79.2% of households are family oriented. This is reflective of the age structure, predominatly working families with children.

Stand-alone houses are prominent, comprising 94.7% of dwellings.

An educated resident population with 26.7% comprising a bachelor degree or higher. This is above the Mackay region average of 19%.

93.7% of working age residents are employed, above the Mackay region average of 91.4%.