Average rent in Mount Pleasant - Glenella, QLD — 2026
Mount Pleasant - Glenella is part of the Mackay council area and sits 811km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 11,558 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 11,558
- Median age
- 40
- Distance to Brisbane
- 811 km
- Households renting
- 19%
- Separate houses
- 95%
- Flats / apartments
- 1%
- Born overseas
- 15%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Mackay
ABS 2021
Renting in Mount Pleasant - Glenella
Mount Pleasant - Glenella is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 75% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (95%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 811km from Brisbane, with a population of around 11,558 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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