Upper Mount Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Upper Mount Gravatt's population was approximately 12,095 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,107 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,988. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 12,081 in June 2024 plus validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,872 persons per square kilometer, placing Upper Mount Gravatt in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 region (9.6%) and national averages since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and using 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, Upper Mount Gravatt is projected to have a population of approximately 19,216, reflecting a gain of 58.7% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This places it in the top 10 percent of national areas for growth during this period.

The level of residential development activity in Upper Mount Gravatt was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Upper Mount Gravatt has seen approximately 83 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 419 homes. As of FY-26102 approvals have been recorded. On average, around three people move to the area per new home constructed yearly between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $424,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $25.7 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt has had 12.0% more development per person over the past five years, offering good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity shows 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 58.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 100 people per dwelling approval, Upper Mount Gravatt displays characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Upper Mount Gravatt is projected to add 7,105 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Upper Mount Gravatt has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, The Collective Residences, Rise Living, and Multiple Residential Developments - Dawson Road. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Upper Mount Gravatt recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Upper Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, showing relative stability over the past year. As of September 2025, 6,606 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is lower at 67.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.8%. According to Census responses, 18.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a strong employment specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 7.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The ratio of 1.0 workers per resident indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.7% while employment decreased by 0.2%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Mount Gravatt's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Upper Mount Gravatt SA2 had an average income of $67,684 and a median income of $54,897 in the financial year 2023. This is compared to Greater Brisbane's average income of $72,799 and median income of $58,236 in the same period. By September 2025, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,391 (average) and $60,337 (median). In the 2021 Census, Upper Mount Gravatt's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly, between the 37th and 45th percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 33.5% of locals (4,051 people) earned between $1,500 - 2,999, reflecting a pattern seen in the region where 33.3% similarly occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.1% houses and 41.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Mount Gravatt was 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.1% and rented ones at 46.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,967, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Upper Mount Gravatt's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,967 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $415 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 62.9% of all households, including 24.4% that are couples with children, 26.4% that are couples without children, and 9.7% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.1%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 9.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Upper Mount Gravatt exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Upper Mount Gravatt's educational attainment is notably high, with 40.0% of residents aged 15 years and above possessing university qualifications, compared to the state average of 25.7% in Queensland and the national average of 30.4%. This significant educational advantage indicates a strong foundation for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas constitute 10.8%, while certificates make up 16.5%.

Educational participation is notably high in Upper Mount Gravatt, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in tertiary education, 7.8% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt has 84 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 65 different routes, together facilitating 10,634 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 155 metres from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 77% of residents, followed by buses at 14%, and walking at 4%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 1,519 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 126 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Upper Mount Gravatt is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Upper Mount Gravatt faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment released on 14th October 20XX. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age groups.

The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 53% (6,361 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.4% and 6.7% of residents respectively. However, 72.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 15.1% (1,827 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with senior health outcomes largely in line with national rankings.

Upper Mount Gravatt is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Upper Mount Gravatt has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Upper Mount Gravatt, comprising 42.8% of people. Notably, Buddhism makes up 3.9%, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.9%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (12.4%). Korean, Chinese, and Samoan ethnicities have notable representation in Upper Mount Gravatt compared to regional averages: Korean at 2.4% vs 0.5%, Chinese at 11.6% vs 3.4%, and Samoan at 0.6% vs 0.9%.

Upper Mount Gravatt's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Upper Mount Gravatt has a median age of 33 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (20.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of Upper Mount Gravatt's population aged 65-74 has increased from 5.7% to 6.4%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 has decreased from 7.9% to 7.3%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Upper Mount Gravatt's age profile will change significantly, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 age group, which is projected to grow by 87%, adding 1,035 residents and reaching a total of 2,228.