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Pleasant Hills NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pleasant Hills, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pleasant Hills NSW is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pleasant Hills is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Median rent in Pleasant Hills is $150 per week ($650 per month). Pleasant Hills has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Pleasant Hills has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (21% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pleasant Hills is $54.

There were 2 recorded offences in Pleasant Hills in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Pleasant Hills Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pleasant Hills Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$619/wk

$32,188 per year

#6790 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$54/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Pleasant Hills Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (67) Female 50.4% (68)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

127 people · 200.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,474

Family income/wk

Pleasant Hills Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pleasant Hills Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.7% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.3% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pleasant Hills Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pleasant Hills Religion

Lutheran

21.3%

Not stated

18.9%

Anglican

14.8%

No Religion

13.9%

Catholic

9.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.8%

Pentecostal

7.4%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pleasant Hills Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pleasant Hills Employment

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Employed full-time

40.2% 35 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 19 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 33 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Pleasant Hills Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.7%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Pleasant Hills Occupation

Managers

45.5%

Professionals

15.2%

Sales Workers

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Labourers

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Pleasant Hills Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

44.8%

Health

24.1%

Engineering

20.7%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Pleasant Hills Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pleasant Hills Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pleasant Hills Marital Status

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Married

48.1% 50

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Separated

6.7% 7

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Divorced

5.8% 6

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Widowed

7.7% 8

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Never married

31.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pleasant Hills Ancestry

English

28.0%

Australian

26.7%

German

24.7%

Irish

8.7%

Scottish

5.3%

Italian

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pleasant Hills School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Pre-school

12.9%

Primary — Catholic

9.7%

Secondary — Government

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pleasant Hills Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.8% 15

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No need for assistance

93.2% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Pleasant Hills Volunteering

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Volunteer

52.2% 48

—

Not a volunteer

47.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pleasant Hills Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pleasant Hills How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Car (passenger)

14.3%

Walked only

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Pleasant Hills Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.3%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Pleasant Hills Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.5%

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

52.4%

4 bedrooms

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Pleasant Hills Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pleasant Hills Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

225

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pleasant Hills Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Pleasant Hills Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pleasant Hills Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.3%

Couple — no children

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pleasant Hills Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 3

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Never served

96.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pleasant Hills Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

30.3% 27

—

Did not provide

69.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pleasant Hills Children Ever Born

No children

40.9%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Pleasant Hills When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Pleasant Hills Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

18.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Pleasant Hills Household Size

1 person

19.5%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

9.8%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pleasant Hills Where Residents Moved From

Same address

101

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Pleasant Hills Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.2%

Step family — no other children

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pleasant Hills Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Pleasant Hills Schools

schools nearby

government

920

avg ICSEA score

total students

Pleasant Hills Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 13 students

920

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pleasant Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,350/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Pleasant Hills

Your weekly income

≈ $5,850/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,200/wk

Rent share 11.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $34/wk

Pleasant Hills vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Braefield

Pop: 64 Income: $754/wk

Harpers Hill

Pop: 64 Income: $790/wk Rent: $273/wk

Jembaicumbene

Pop: 64 Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk

Long Point (Singleton - NSW)

Pop: 64 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $375/wk

Mandemar

Pop: 64 Income: $866/wk Rent: $428/wk

Melville (NSW)

Pop: 64 Income: $1,274/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Hills

What is the population of Pleasant Hills NSW?

The population of Pleasant Hills NSW is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Pleasant Hills is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pleasant Hills?

The median personal income in Pleasant Hills NSW is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $1,474 per week.Pleasant Hills is ranked #6,790 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pleasant Hills?

Median rent in Pleasant Hills NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pleasant Hills ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pleasant Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pleasant Hills NSW is $54. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pleasant Hills?

The median age in Pleasant Hills NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pleasant Hills a good suburb to live in?

Pleasant Hills is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 127.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13240. All dollar figures in AUD.