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Mount Gravatt has an estimated 4,297 residents, up from 3,733 at the 2021 Census — a change of 564 people, or 15.1%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 1,447 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Mount Gravatt records an estimated population of approximately 4,297, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates together with 45 validated new addresses identified since the Census. When compared against the 2021 Census figure of 3,733 residents, this represents an expansion of 564 people, or 15.1%. This calculation builds upon an ERP figure of 4,278 determined after reviewing the June 2025 ABS release alongside new address data. Population density stands at 1,446 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationally evaluated territories.
Delivering a 15.1% increase since the 2021 census, the suburb of Mount Gravatt outpaced both Queensland and the 9.5% national benchmark, establishing itself as a standout regional growth center where overseas arrivals served as the principal catalyst by generating around 60.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Mount Gravatt incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia figures established from a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series (grounded in 2021 data) for periods following 2032 or areas without coverage. Because state datasets omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data based on 2022 figures. Looking ahead, aggregated SA2 modeling places the suburb of Mount Gravatt in the top national quartile for expansion, with an anticipated influx of 907 persons leading up to 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 20.7% over the 16 years.
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125 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Gravatt over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area metrics reveal that roughly 25 dwellings have received development permission annually in Mount Gravatt, accumulating to an estimated 125 homes across the past 5 financial years, with 18 approvals recorded during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the community welcomed an average of 2.3 people each year for every newly built residence, underlining robust underlying demand that underpins local real estate. Residential construction reflects an average cost of $652,000 per dwelling, highlighting an emphasis among builders on higher-end, premium housing offerings.
Per capita development intensity in Mount Gravatt closely mirrors Greater Brisbane, preserving balanced local market conditions despite a recent easing in construction momentum. Newly approved stock is weighted toward higher density, consisting of 62.0% attached dwellings and 38.0% detached houses. This emphasis broadens attainable price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors, while marking a notable pivot from the existing built environment where houses represent 61.0% of properties. This evolution responds to tighter land availability alongside evolving lifestyle preferences, with the ratio of roughly 208 people per approved dwelling underscoring ongoing capacity for expansion. Demographic projections indicate that Mount Gravatt will expand by 888 residents leading up to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current residential construction is matching these expansion targets, though prospective purchasers might encounter stronger competition as population numbers rise.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mount Gravatt, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 12 key projects with direct local relevance, including Salina Towers, the Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, Two Residential Buildings - Whitley Street, and the Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower.
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Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan
Brisbane City Council's Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan is a strategic framework to revitalise the Logan Road corridor. The plan proposes significant amendments to the Brisbane City Plan 2014, including rezoning to support higher-density residential and mixed-use developments with building heights up to 15-16 storeys. Key focus areas include increasing housing choice, enhancing the village atmosphere with green links, and improving active transport connections near the Brisbane Metro Griffith University station node.As of May 2026, the project is in the initial feedback review phase following community consultation that closed in April 2026.
Nursery Road Mixed-Use Development
A six storey mixed use development at 50-66 Nursery Road comprising 72 residential apartments over a childcare facility, approved by Brisbane City Council in 2023 and currently under construction.
29-43 Raffles Street Development
A medium-density residential development at 29-43 Raffles Street, Mount Gravatt East, featuring modern townhouses and apartments designed to blend with the local neighborhood character. The project aims to provide sustainable living solutions with community-focused amenities.
Outlook Reservoir and Pump Station Upgrade
Upgrade and renewal works to the Outlook Reservoir and Azanian Street booster pump station in Mount Gravatt, including mechanical and electrical upgrades, installation of new monitoring systems, and associated improvements to enhance water supply reliability and sustainability. Originally described in some sources as construction of a new reservoir, the project focused on upgrading existing infrastructure to future-proof the network for the next 40 years. Works commenced in August 2023 and were completed by late 2024/early 2025.
38-42 Cortis Street Apartments
A proposed multi-unit apartment development at 38-42 Cortis Street, Mount Gravatt East, offering contemporary living with modern amenities, designed to enhance urban residential options in the area.
Macgregor Gardens Retirement Village Expansion
Stage 2 expansion adding 42 independent living units and new community facilities to the existing Macgregor Gardens retirement village.
Archer Street Residential Infill Developments
A series of residential infill and medium-density townhouse and unit developments along the Archer Street corridor in Upper Mount Gravatt. The ongoing urban renewal initiatives support gentle density increases proximate to Westfield Mt Gravatt and major public transport corridors under Brisbane City Council planning frameworks. Early stage construction and planning approvals facilitate multiple dual-occupancy and multi-unit infill sites.
Eric Road Townhouses
Court-approved low-medium density development of 23 four-bedroom townhouses arranged in clusters of 2-3 over two stages. Features include private courtyards, communal open space with lawn areas and large fig tree retention, barbecue facilities and seating. The development provides 3,241sqm gross floor area over a 6,859sqm site with 65 car parking spaces accessed via shared driveway from Eric Road. Designed to diversify housing choice in Holland Park's established residential area.
2,531 residents of Mount Gravatt are employed, from a labour force of 2,643. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,917, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mount Gravatt features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and 6.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,531 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is in line with Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (73.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 24.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Resident employment centers primarily within health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services. The local labor market demonstrates a distinct concentration in education & training, where resident participation is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 4.3% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. A baseline of 0.9 workers per resident at the Census confirms an ample supply of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical series indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 6.0% while the overall workforce grew by 5.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment expanded by 3.2%, the workforce increased by 3.4%, and joblessness rose 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. While national projections outline an expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, local industry distributions suggest employment could rise by 6.9% across five years and 14.2% over ten years based on proportional weighting alone, without incorporating local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Gravatt is $1,875 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $938 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,538 a year against an average of $66,795. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place Mount Gravatt marginally below the nationwide benchmark, with a median of $54,538 and a mean of $66,795, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Applying the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $60,734 (median) and $74,383 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates that individual, family, and household earnings align near the 64th percentile across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the largest segment, comprising 31.6% of residents (1,357 people), similar to 33.3% across the greater region.
Housing commitments absorb 17.0% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels keep net disposable funds at the 57th percentile, situating the neighborhood in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Gravatt had 1,493 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 30% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,001 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to findings from the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Mount Gravatt consisted of 61.0% separate houses and 39.0% alternative housing formats such as townhouses, units, and other dwellings, differing from the 73.5% freestanding and 26.5% attached split recorded across metropolitan Brisbane. Full home ownership stood at 23.4%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while properties under a mortgage made up 33.6% and rental accommodation accounted for 43.0%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $2,001 compared to $1,863 for Brisbane metro, while typical weekly rent matched the metropolitan mark at $380.
On a national scale, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Gravatt counted 1,493 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,719 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 62.6% of local residences, divided into couples with children at 28.1%, childless couples at 22.2%, and single parent families at 10.4%. The remaining 37.4% of dwellings are non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person occupancies at 32.9% alongside group living arrangements at 4.6%. The typical household contains 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.3% of adults in Mount Gravatt hold a university qualification, including 29.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,002 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,090 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications in Mount Gravatt exceed broader state and national standards, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees, outstripping Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest tier at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate study at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational training is similarly well represented, with 27.0% of the population aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 16.5%. A substantial proportion of local residents pursue learning, with 31.4% currently registered in an educational institution. This cohort comprises 9.2% attending higher education facilities, 8.8% enrolled in primary education, and 8.0% undertaking secondary education.
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Getting around Mount Gravatt means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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70.4% of residents in Mount Gravatt report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health and mortality evaluations conducted by AreaSearch show that Mount Gravatt broadly aligns with Australian standards, exhibiting a mild incidence of chronic conditions among general age groups, though higher rates emerge within older, vulnerable demographics. Private medical insurance coverage sits at approximately 54% of the population (~2,306 people), positioning it slightly above typical SA2 standards while tracking just under Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the two most common reported ailments, documented by 9.3 and 8.3% of the community, while 70.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing Greater Brisbane's 69.2%.
Better health outcomes are particularly evident among the under-65 population. Residents aged 65 and over account for 15.6% of the population (670 people), a cohort that faces greater health challenges despite comparing favorably against national senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.3% of Mount Gravatt residents were born overseas and 21.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (22.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mount Gravatt ranks above standard local benchmarks, with 28.3% of the population having arrived from abroad and 21.0% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widespread faith, adhered to by 45.1% of the community. Islam demonstrates the most significant concentration above regional baselines, accounting for 3.4% of local residents against 2.0% throughout Greater Brisbane. Examining parental origins, the primary ancestries identified across Mount Gravatt are English at 23.5%, Australian at 22.0%, and Irish at 10.6%. Other backgrounds also exhibit higher local representation than regional benchmarks, including New Zealand heritage at 1.1% compared to 1.0% regionally, Dutch ancestry at 1.7% versus 1.2%, and Russian roots at 0.5% relative to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Gravatt is 36. 30.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic age distributions in the suburb of Mount Gravatt track closely with Greater Brisbane, displaying a maximum variance of 1.3 percentage points. The median age remains steady at an estimated 36, matching the level observed at the 2021 Census as well as Greater Brisbane's 36. Younger residents aged 0 - 24 have shifted from 31.9% at the Census down to an estimated 30.5%. The most substantial demographic expansion through to 2041 is expected within the 65+ age cohort, which is projected to expand by 346 residents (52%) to reach 1,016.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Gravatt
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,733 at the 2021 Census → 4,297 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31968). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.