Mount Gravatt

Population growth drivers in Mount Gravatt are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mount Gravatt's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 17,224. This figure represents an increase of 1,351 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,873. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 17,149 in June 2025 and an additional 184 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 2,340 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Gravatt in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's growth rate of 8.5% since the census is close to the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.1% of Mount Gravatt's population gains recently.

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 from 2023 are adopted, using proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023. Future trends project above median population growth nationally, with Mount Gravatt expected to expand by 3,129 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.7% over the 16-year period.

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 per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25485 homes were approved, with an additional 44 approved so far in FY26. The average population growth associated with these dwellings was 1.9 people per year over the same period. However, this figure increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $376,000. This financial year has seen $20.4 million in commercial development approvals, indicating steady investment activity in Mount Gravatt's commercial sector. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt maintains similar development levels per capita, contributing to stable market conditions aligned with regional trends. The new developments consist of 47% detached houses and 53% attached dwellings, demonstrating a shift towards denser development options that appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend differs from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 67% houses.

With around 266 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Mount Gravatt exhibits a growing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Gravatt's population is projected to increase by 3,054 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although heightened competition among buyers may result from the increasing population.

Mount Gravatt has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure. Among these key projects are Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment, Salina Towers, and Two Residential Buildings - Whitley Street. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Mount Gravatt demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

In December 2025, 10,065 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was 74.0%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Approximately 22.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Notably, education & training had employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing employed only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Mount Gravatt SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,286 and an average of $69,397 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was slightly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,680 (median) and $77,280 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Mount Gravatt cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The data shows that 32.9% of residents (5,666 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Mount Gravatt, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.6% houses and 33.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, others). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% others. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt was 22.8%, with mortgages at 37.6% and rentals at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,031, higher than Brisbane's $1,863 but close to the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt was $395, slightly above Brisbane's $380 and 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, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

In Mount Gravatt, residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 41.3% of residents have university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.3% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 17.6%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Gravatt has 87 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 58 different routes, providing a total of 9,956 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 173 meters. Most Mount Gravatt residents commute outside the area. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 82% of residents, while 12% use buses. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.7% of Mount Gravatt residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 1,422 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 114 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Gravatt's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Gravatt's health data shows positive outcomes overall.

Mortality rates and health conditions are largely on par with national averages. Common health conditions are relatively low among residents, but higher among older, at-risk groups compared to national figures. Approximately 54% of Mount Gravatt residents have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area's rate. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 8.0% of residents respectively. About 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age Mount Gravatt residents are generally typical. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 12.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. However, this percentage is still higher than the national average for broader populations.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Gravatt was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Gravatt's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.9% born overseas and 22.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Gravatt, accounting for 48.2%. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 3.4% versus 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.5%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (10.4%). Notably, Russian (0.6%) and Korean (0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively.

Mount Gravatt's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Gravatt's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36, and slightly younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 at 13.7%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 6.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Mount Gravatt. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 689 residents to reach a total of 3,054. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 10 people.