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 12,090 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,102 people (10.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,988. The increase 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 nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate exceeded the national average (8.9%) and its SA3 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 adopted. 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 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, Upper Mount Gravatt is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent nationally by 2041. The area is expected to increase by 7,119 persons over this period, reflecting a total gain of 58.8%.

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-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, around three people move to the area per year for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid 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.

In this financial year, $25.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt has seen 12.0% more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity shows 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 58.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 100 people per dwelling approval, Upper Mount Gravatt exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Upper Mount Gravatt is projected to add 7,110 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Upper 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 30 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, The Collective Residences, Rise Living, and Multiple Residential Developments - Dawson Road, with the following 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. Its unemployment rate was 5.6% in September 2025, showing relative employment stability over the past year.

As of this date, 6,606 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 1.6% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 62.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 7.3% of Upper Mount Gravatt's workforce compared to 9.0% in Greater Brisbane. The ratio of 1.0 workers for each resident indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.7%, while employment decreased by 0.2%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. Providing broader context, state-level data to 25-Nov shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Upper Mount Gravatt. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Upper Mount Gravatt SA2 has an average national income. The median income is $53,156 and the average income stands at $65,102. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Upper Mount Gravatt SA2 would be approximately $60,593 (median) and $74,210 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows that household, family and personal incomes in Upper Mount Gravatt SA2 rank modestly, between the 37th and 45th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 33.5% of locals (4,050 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting regional patterns where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Upper Mount Gravatt SA2, with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area'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

In Upper Mount Gravatt, as per the latest Census data, 58.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 41.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 74.0% of dwellings are houses and 26.0% are other types. Home ownership in Upper Mount Gravatt stood at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.1% and rented ones at 46.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,967, lower than Brisbane's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure for Upper Mount Gravatt was $415, slightly higher than Brisbane's $420 but substantially above the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Upper Mount Gravatt were higher at $1,967 compared to the Australian average of $1,863.

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, consisting of 24.4% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 9.7% 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 2.8.

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 higher than regional averages. Among residents aged 15+, 40.0% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. University graduates make up the largest group at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 11.0% and graduate diploma holders at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.3% of residents possessing them; advanced diplomas account for 10.8% and certificates for 16.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.6% 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 83 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 71 different routes that collectively provide 9,824 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 155 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,403 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 have shown relatively positive health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population.

However, this rate is higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. The area has approximately 52% private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas, which consists of around 6,335 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.4% and 6.7% of residents respectively. About 72.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.1% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling around 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 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, making up 42.8% of people. Buddhism comprises 3.9% of the population, compared to 4.5% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (20.9%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (12.4%). Korean is overrepresented at 2.4%, Chinese at 11.6%, and Samoan at 0.6%.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the 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 well above the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has grown from 5.7% to 6.4%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has declined from 7.9% to 7.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Upper Mount Gravatt's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 87%, adding 1,035 residents to reach a total of 2,228.