Mount Gravatt

Population growth drivers in Mount Gravatt are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Mount Gravatt's population is estimated at around 4,300 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 567 people (15.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,733 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,282 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,447 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Gravatt's 15.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the suburb expected to increase by 921 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 21.0% in total over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mount Gravatt when compared nationally

Mount Gravatt recorded approximately 29 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years up to FY-25. This totals an estimated 145 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded.

On average, about 1.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes was $587,000 during this period, suggesting a focus on premium properties. Comparing Mount Gravatt's development levels per person to Greater Brisbane shows similar figures, supporting regional market stability patterns. Recent construction comprised 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands towards affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This is a notable change from the current housing mix of 61.0% houses.

Mount Gravatt's population growth rate, with around 92 people per dwelling approval, indicates characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Gravatt is projected to grow by approximately 903 residents through to 2041. Building activity has been keeping pace with these growth projections, though increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population grows.

Mount Gravatt has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 12 infrastructure projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects include the Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Two Residential Buildings - Whitley Street, and Salina Towers. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Mount Gravatt maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 4.4% as of an unspecified date, with estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. In December 2025, 2,466 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Mount Gravatt was fairly standard at 72.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, a moderate 24.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Mount Gravatt showed particular strength in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Manufacturing was under-represented, with only 4.3% of Mount Gravatt's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicated substantial local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending on an unspecified date, employment increased by 2.7% while the labour force grew by 3.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Gravatt's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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 2023 reports Mount Gravatt's median income among taxpayers as $54,538 and an average of $66,795. This is slightly below the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $60,734 (median) and $74,383 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Mount Gravatt's incomes cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The predominant cohort spans 31.6% of locals (1,358 people), in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, placing disposable income at the 57th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 71.5% houses and 28.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt stood at 23.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.6% and rented ones at 43.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,001, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt was $380, aligning with the Brisbane metro figure. Nationally, Mount Gravatt's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 62.6% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Mount Gravatt shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Mount Gravatt's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications than Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%). Specifically, 42.3% hold such qualifications, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 29.2%. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 9.6%, and graduate diplomas are held by 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.0% of residents possessing them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (16.5%).

Educational participation is notably high in Mount Gravatt, with 31.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (9.2%), primary education (8.8%), and secondary education (8.0%).

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

Mount Gravatt has 24 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 51 different routes, which together facilitate 8,500 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. Most Mount Gravatt residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 78%, while bus usage stands at 15%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.4% of Mount Gravatt residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 1,214 trips are made per day, equating to approximately 354 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mount Gravatt residents had relatively positive health outcomes, as per AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions. These results were largely in line with national benchmarks, despite a higher prevalence of common health conditions among older, at-risk cohorts compared to the nation's average.

Private health cover was present in approximately 54% of Mount Gravatt's total population (~2,307 people), slightly leading the average SA2 area but trailing Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma were the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.3 and 8.3% of residents respectively. Notably, 70.4% of Mount Gravatt residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population in Mount Gravatt demonstrated better health outcomes than average. However, the area had 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (675 people), with seniors facing some health challenges that ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 28.3% born overseas and 21.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Mount Gravatt, making up 45.1% of its population. Islam, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 3.4% versus 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.5%), Australian (22.0%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, New Zealanders are slightly overrepresented at 1.1%, Russians at 0.5%, and Dutch at 1.7%, compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.3%, and 1.2% respectively.

Mount Gravatt's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mount Gravatt's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 13.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 10.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 15.7% to 15.1%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Mount Gravatt. The 45-54 cohort is projected to increase by 170 people (30%), from 559 to 729. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 4% (10 people).