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 is around 17,061 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,188 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 15,873 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,991 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 152 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,318 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Gravatt's growth rate of 7.5% since census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the national average (8.6%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration which contributed approximately 58.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth of statistical areas across the nation, with Mount Gravatt expected to expand by 3,346 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.2% in total 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. Development approval data from the ABS is reported on a financial year basis: 485 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 1.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually 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. New homes are expected to cost around $595,000 on average, which is moderately higher than regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. This year alone, there have been $20.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Mount Gravatt maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Brisbane, preserving market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Recent construction comprises 47.0% standalone homes and 53.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting away from the area's current housing composition of 67.0% houses. This density shift creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, potentially due to decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The location has approximately 266 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Looking ahead, Mount Gravatt is projected to gain 3,276 residents by 2041.

Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 potential impact projects in total. Notable ones include Outlook Reservoir Mount Gravatt, Geoff Toakley Park Bridge Replacement, Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment, and Salina Towers. The following list highlights 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 professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of June 2025, 9,857 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is fairly standard at 68.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training employs 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing employs only 4.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 1.8%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 during this period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income was $55,645 with an average income of $70,520 in the same year. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $60,894 and an average income of around $74,579 for Mount Gravatt during this period. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Mount Gravatt cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. The data shows that the majority of residents, 32.9% or 5,613 people, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Mount Gravatt, but strong earnings 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 dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt stood at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.6% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,031, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Mount Gravatt's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, 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 exceeds Queensland (QLD) and Australian averages. 41.3% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.3% of residents, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (17.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (9.3%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary (8.1%) education. Mount Gravatt has a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 2,186 students. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1072. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (12.8) are below the regional average (24.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Mount Gravatt has 88 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 60 different routes that together facilitate 8,273 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 173 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, each route provides 1,181 trips per day, resulting in 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 shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates. Approximately 52% (~8,939 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area's rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.2%) and asthma (8.0%), while 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.6% (2,146 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 14.3%.

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, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. It had 27.9% of its population born overseas and 22.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Gravatt, accounting for 48.2%.

However, Islam showed a slight overrepresentation with 3.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.7%. The top three ancestry groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (10.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Russian was 0.6%, Korean 0.9%, and New Zealand 1.0%, differing from regional averages of 0.5%, 2.6%, and 0.7% respectively.

Mount Gravatt's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Gravatt's median age is 35 years, closely 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 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.5%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 15.3% to 15.9%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 16.8% to 16.3%. By 2041, Mount Gravatt's population is projected to show significant demographic shifts. The 45-54 age cohort is forecasted to grow by 31%, adding 719 residents for a total of 3,076. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow minimally, by just 1% (10 people).