Mount Gravatt
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Mount Gravatt are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mount Gravatt's population was around 17,066 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 1,193 people from the 2021 Census figure of 15,873. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 16,991 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 2,318 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Gravatt in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's 7.5% growth since the census was within 1.4 percentage points of the national average of 8.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.2% of overall population gains during recent periods in Mount Gravatt.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 with a base year of 2022. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with Mount Gravatt expected to expand by 3,346 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Mount Gravatt among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Mount Gravatt has averaged approximately 97 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25485 homes were approved, with an additional 26 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.9 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years. However, this figure has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction value of new properties is $376,000. This year, $20.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Mount Gravatt's development levels are similar to those of Greater Brisbane on a per person basis, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. New developments consist of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% attached dwellings, representing a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 67.0% houses. This trend may reflect decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse and affordable housing options.

With around 266 people per dwelling approval, Mount Gravatt indicates a developing market. Population forecasts project an increase of 3,271 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Mount Gravatt has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Outlook Reservoir and Pump Station Upgrade, Geoff Toakley Park Bridge Replacement, and Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Mount Gravatt remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year.

As of that date, 9,857 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Mount Gravatt was 68.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services are the leading employment industries among residents. Notably, education & training employs 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing, however, employs only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data from June 2024 to June 2025 shows employment levels increased by 1.7%, while labour force grew by 1.8%. This resulted in an unemployment rate rise of 0.1 percentage points. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Gravatt's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mount Gravatt had a median taxpayer income of $54,511 and an average of $66,761 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This was slightly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022 would be approximately $62,137 (median) and $76,101 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Mount Gravatt cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 32.9% of residents (5,614 people), similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 16.5% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Mount Gravatt displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mount Gravatt's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.6% houses and 33.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.6% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,031, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Mount Gravatt's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Mount Gravatt features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.1% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 5.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Mount Gravatt shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Mount Gravatt's educational attainment is notably high with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally as of 2021 data. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 28.3% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (17.6%). Educational participation is high at 31.7%, with 9.3% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education as of the latest statistics.

Mount Gravatt has a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 2,186 students, consisting of 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1072. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 12.8, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mount Gravatt has 88 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 60 different routes, offering a total of 8,273 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is rated excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,181 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Gravatt is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Gravatt exhibits better-than-average health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, this rate is higher among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 52% (~8,942 people) of Mount Gravatt's population has private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (affecting 9.2% of residents) and asthma (8.0%). A total of 71.5% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 75.7% across Greater Brisbane. Mount Gravatt has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.6% (2,146 people), compared to the 14.3% in Greater Brisbane.

Mount Gravatt was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Gravatt has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.9% of its population born overseas and 22.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Mount Gravatt, making up 48.2% of its population. However, Islam shows an overrepresentation, comprising 3.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.5%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (10.4%). Notably, Russian (0.6%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Korean (0.9%) is underrepresented compared to 2.6%, and New Zealand (1.0%) shows a slight overrepresentation from the regional average of 0.7%.

Mount Gravatt's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Gravatt's median age in 2021 was 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt had a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.5%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 35-44 grew from 15.3% to 15.9%, while the 25-34 age group declined from 16.8% to 16.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Mount Gravatt. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 719 residents and reaching a total of 3,076. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 1% (10 people).