Upper Mount Gravatt
Statistical Area - sa2

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 12,090 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,102 people, a 10.0% rise from the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 10,988. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,081 in June 2024 and an additional 100 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,871 persons per square kilometer, placing Upper Mount Gravatt in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 10.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth, with the area expected to increase by 7,119 persons by 2041, a gain of 58.8% over the 17-year period based on the latest population numbers.

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 131 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 658 approvals from FY20 to FY25. As of FY26, there have been 4 approvals. On average, 3.0 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these past five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $430,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, commercial development approvals amounting to $25.7 million have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt exhibits moderately higher development activity, being 18.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY20 to FY25. New development consists of 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (58.0%).

Upper Mount Gravatt reflects a developing area, with around 100 people per approval. Looking ahead, Upper Mount Gravatt is projected to grow by approximately 7,110 residents by 2041. If development rates continue at the current pace, housing supply may struggle to keep up 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 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Pavilion The Residences, Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan (2017-2022), another Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan (2018-present), and The Collective Residences. Below is a list of projects most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Upper Mount Gravatt has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Upper Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.7% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 6,567 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 5.1%. Workforce participation in Upper Mount Gravatt is lower at 62.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The key industries employing local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in accommodation & food services with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 7.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The worker-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, while the labour force grew by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Mount Gravatt's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 had a median taxpayer income of $53,156 and an average income of $65,102 in financial year 2022. These figures are similar to national averages, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,381 (median) and $72,725 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Upper Mount Gravatt rank modestly, between the 38th and 45th percentiles. Income distribution indicates that 33.5% of locals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is also the predominant cohort in the broader area. Incomes are severely impacted by housing affordability pressures, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile. Upper Mount Gravatt's SEIFA income ranking places 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.1% houses and 41.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Mount Gravatt was at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.1% and rented ones at 46.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,967, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Weekly rent in Upper Mount Gravatt was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Upper Mount Gravatt's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.9% of all households, including 24.4% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.1%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 9.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (40.0%) compared to Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.3% of residents holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 10.8% and certificates for 16.5%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.6% in tertiary, 7.8% in primary, and 5.5% in secondary education. Upper Mount Gravatt's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,983 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1065. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (16.4) fall below the regional average (25.0), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt has 83 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 71 different routes, facilitating 9,824 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 155 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,403 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 118 weekly trips per individual stop.

Upper 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

Upper Mount Gravatt residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, though higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~6,335 people), slightly above the average SA2 area rate. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.4% and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 72.3% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,826 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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's cultural diversity is high, with 35.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 42.8%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, at 3.9% versus 4.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.9%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (12.4%). Korean (2.4%) and Chinese (11.6%) are notably overrepresented, while Samoan (0.6%) is underrepresented compared to regional figures of 2.6%, 15.2%, and 0.4% respectively.

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