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 is around 17,086 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,213 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 159 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,321 persons per square kilometer. Mount Gravatt's growth rate of 7.6% since census positions it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 9.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 58.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for the area, expected to expand by 3,346 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.0% 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 FY21 to FY25485 homes were approved, with an additional 36 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.9 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years. However, this figure has intensified to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction cost 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 per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. New developments consist of 47% detached houses and 53% attached dwellings, representing a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 67% houses. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options.

Mount Gravatt has around 266 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developing market. Population forecasts suggest that Mount Gravatt will gain approximately 3,251 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Mount Gravatt has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment, Salina Towers, and Two Residential Buildings - Whitley Street. The following list details those most pertinent.

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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 professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025. Residents' employment stability remained relatively unchanged over the past year compared to Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

There were 9,828 residents employed in Mount Gravatt by September 2025, with an unemployment rate 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 73.5%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, a moderate 22.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training had particularly notable concentration with 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 predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force increased by 0.5%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Mount Gravatt's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix. These projections do not account for localised population changes.

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

The 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 is slightly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $61,864 and an average of $76,274. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Mount Gravatt cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, with 32.9% of residents (5,621 people) falling into this category, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 66.6% houses and 33.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt was $395, exceeding both Brisbane metro'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 make up 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, 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

Mount Gravatt's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 41.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding these qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 10.7%, while certificates account for 17.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 58 different routes that together facilitate 9,956 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is excellent, with residents on average located 173 meters from the nearest stop. Most Mount Gravatt residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 82%, while buses account for 12%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 1,422 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 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 residents show positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis.

Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is at 54% of the total population (~9,209 people), slightly above the SA2 area average. Mental health issues (9.2%) and asthma (8.0%) are the most common medical conditions. 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.9% (2,210 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Nationally, this ranks lower than the broader population.

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 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 predominant religion in Mount Gravatt, comprising 48.2% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 3.4% of Mount Gravatt's population 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 in Mount Gravatt 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 percentage of residents aged 45-54 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.7%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 16.8% to 15.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Mount Gravatt. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 716 residents and reaching a total of 3,076. In contrast, the 0-4 age group is projected to have minimal growth of just 2% (21 people).