SA · Barossa Council
Mount Pleasant (SA), SA, 5235
Current weather
9.7°CModerate drizzle
88% humidity · 31.5 km/h wind · 12.6° / 7.7° today · 13.7 mm rain
Desirability index
53.3/100
How this score is calculated#103 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mount Pleasant (SA) is a small locality in the Barossa area, home to around 1,058 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 11.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $530, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,321
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 468
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,420
- Employment rate
- 53.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 33 / 4 / 21
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $530
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 212 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Shop1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 994
- Mount Pleasant & District Kindergarten11 Saleyard RoadPreschools
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 994
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Melrose St / Memorial Ave - North West side (Mt Pleasant Post Office)
- Melrose St / Memorial Ave - South East side (Mt Pleasant Post Office)
- Melrose St / Pentelows Rd - North West side (Mount Pleasant)
- Melrose St / Pentelows Rd - South East side (Mount Pleasant)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
121 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (measuring 15.3m x 7.7m x 3m wall height)LOT 109 SEAGER RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Single Storey detached dwelling; installation of water tank (150kL capacity)LOT 108 SEAGER RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Domestic storage shed2930 EDEN VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of an Agricultural BuildingLOT 110 SCHRAPELS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding and attached leanto Verandah32 MELROSE ST MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah63 DEANES RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment) 3 into 3 allotments2987 EDEN VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235;LOT 701 EDEN VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 9m x 7m x 3m wall height)200 MELROSE ST MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 860 ROYALS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Attached flat roof Sanctuary verandah5 HOCKNULL PL MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with front porch under main roof190A MELROSE ST MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Change of use from dwelling to short term tourist accommodation154 MELROSE ST MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of an Agricultural Building88 STONEY BANKS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
February 2026
- Partial change of use to incorporate Ancillary accommodation within the existing shed (Agricultural Building)1777 TORRENS VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of Agricultural building for hay storage measuring 9m x 10.5 x 4.5m high.100 ROYALS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of an Additional Single-Storey Dwelling295 MCGORMANS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Building (9.2m wide, 24.1 long and 4.03m high) for the purposes of light industry in the form of seed processing (drying) in association with existing primary production and storage of agricultural machinery319 GLEN DEVON RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding/lean-to measuring 12m x 4.5m x 3.6m wall height207 CARNELLS BOUNDARY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of shed measuring 9.1m x 9.1m x 3.6m wall height319 GLEN DEVON RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah (measuring 9.5m x 6.5m x 2.7m post height)57 MELROSE ST MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of an Agricultural Building, 12m x 12m x 4.5m wall height, with a 6m x 12m leanto verandah13 GLEN DEVON RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (measuring 9.2m x 18m x 3.63m wall height)10 CARNELLS BOUNDARY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
August 2025
- Change of use of existing building to detached dwelling with associated additionsLOT 200 EDEN VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
July 2025
- Community title land division creating five (5) allotments and common property from one (1) allotment13-17 RAILWAY TCE MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing dwelling including conversion of carport under main roof to habitable areas5 GILES THORPE CR MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
June 2025
- Adaptive reuse of an existing shed for conversion into a dwelling, including associated works such as a garage/shed, carport, covered alfresco area with decking, and installation of two 22,000L rainwater tanks.2 GILES THORPE CR MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
May 2025
- Change of use of an existing dwelling to tourist accommodation, and the establishment of a function venue (open-air) with associated infrastructure385 MCGORMANS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of two verandahs and associated decks as additions to an existing dwelling.2 SALEYARD RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (measuring 20m x 12.4m x 4.5m wall height)LOT 21 ANGAS VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of ancillary accommodation and associated fencing82 MELROSE ST MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety barriers3 SHOWGROUND RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of an open bay verandah attached to the main dwelling, measuring 9.17 m by 12.19 m, with a post height of 3 m.152 TAPSCOTTS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 21 ANGAS VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of domestic outbuilding (measuring 12.2m x 7.0m x 3.4m wall height)19 SALEYARD RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a shed 9.1m x 5.8 m x 2.38m post height and a 6.1m x 6 m x 2.7m post height freestanding carport.493 MCBEANS RANGE RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
2024· 25 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (measuring 7.6m x 12.1m x 3.0m wall height) and associated landscapingLOT 2 SCHRAPELS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of shed having dimensions of 9m x 6m x 3m (wall height) in association with existing dwelling3166 EDEN VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, verandah and decking118 H MUELLERS RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- Land division - boundary realignment (2 into 2)13-17 RAILWAY TCE MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
- 8.0 x 4.0 x 2.7m Attached Flat Verandah3143 EDEN VALLEY RD MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235Decision Made
2023· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 15 proposals
15 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Mount Pleasant District Hospital28 Hospital RoadPublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 53.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #103 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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