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 was around 17,066 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,193 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,873. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 16,991 in June 2024 and an additional 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,318 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Gravatt in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.5% growth since the census is within 1.4 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Mount Gravatt.

AreaSearch adopts 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 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. 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 the latest annual ERP population 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 FY21 to FY25485 homes were approved, with a further 29 approved in FY26 as of now. The average population growth per dwelling built over these five years was 1.9 people. However, this figure has 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 year, $20.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Comparing Mount Gravatt's development levels with Greater Brisbane on a per capita basis shows similar figures, 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 reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse and affordable housing options.

Mount Gravatt has around 266 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developing market. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 3,271 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential increased competition among buyers 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment, Salina Towers, and Two Residential Buildings - Whitley Street. The following 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. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025.

This rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Mount Gravatt is 68.6%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, the concentration in education & training is 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing employs only 4.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.5%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% with a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. 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 simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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 $54,511 and an average of $66,761 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was slightly above the national average for that year. In contrast, Greater Brisbane's median income was $55,645 with an average income of $70,520 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $62,137 and an average income of around $76,101 as of September 2025 in Mount Gravatt. The 2021 Census indicated that household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Gravatt were at the 69th percentile nationally. The majority of residents, 32.9% or 5,614 people, fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which is similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Residents spent 16.5% of their income on housing costs, but strong earnings placed 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 structures, 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 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 average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Mount Gravatt's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,031 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $395.

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 constitute the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households making up 5.2% of the total. 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 41.3% holding university qualifications compared to the state average of 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and the national average of 30.4%. This notable difference indicates a significant educational advantage for Mount Gravatt residents. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of university qualification held by residents, with 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational credentials are also prominent in Mount Gravatt, with 28.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.7% and certificates make up 17.6% of these vocational credentials. 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

The analysis shows that Mount Gravatt has 88 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 60 different routes, together offering 8,273 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is rated excellent, with residents on average located 173 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,181 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population.

However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates compared to national averages. Approximately 52% (~8,942 people) of Mount Gravatt's population has private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2 and 8.0% of residents respectively. About 71.5% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% across Greater Brisbane. Mount Gravatt has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over (12.6%, or 2,146 people) than Greater Brisbane (14.3%).

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, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.9% of its population born overseas and 22.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 48.2%. Islam's representation was slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average, at 3.4% compared to 3.7%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (10.4%). Notable differences included Russian (0.6%, vs regional 0.5%), Korean (0.9%, vs 2.6%), and New Zealand (1.0%, vs 0.7%) groups.

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 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 years (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 years (6.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35-44 years has increased from 15.3% to 15.9%, while the population aged 25-34 years has decreased from 16.8% to 16.3%. By 2041, Mount Gravatt's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 31%, adding 719 residents and reaching a total of 3,076. Conversely, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 10 people.