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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of November 2025, the Mount Gravatt statistical area's population is estimated at around 4,215. This reflects an increase of 482 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,733. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,196 residents following examination of ABS' June 2024 ERP data release and additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,419 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Gravatt's 12.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (9.6%) and national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilized. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for the area, expecting it to expand by 990 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.1% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mount Gravatt averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 139 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY-26 so far.

This results in about 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $587,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt has comparable building activity per person, maintaining market balance with the broader area. Current building activity consists of 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 61.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Mount Gravatt has approximately 100 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate an addition of 975 residents by 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite growing competition as population increases.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Mount Gravatt shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025.

Employment stability was relatively consistent over the past year. There are 2,389 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate at 0.7% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training particularly shows strong specialization, being 1.4 times the regional level. Manufacturing, however, is under-represented at 4.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.9 indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Employment levels increased by 0.3% and labour force grew by 0.8% during the year to September 2025, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Gravatt's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

The suburb of Mount Gravatt had a median taxpayer income of $54,538 and an average income of $66,795 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,943 (median) and $73,414 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mount Gravatt are at the 64th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 31.6% of locals (1,331 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to regional levels at 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In Brisbane metro, this was 74.0% houses and 26.0% 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 in the area was $2,001, below Brisbane metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt was $380, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

Mount Gravatt's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks: 42.3% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent: 27.0% of residents aged 15+ hold such qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 16.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.4% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary (9.2%), primary (8.8%), and secondary (8.0%) levels of education.

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

The Mount Gravatt public transport analysis indicates that there are currently 24 active transport stops in operation within the area. These stops primarily service buses, with a total of 51 individual routes operating from these locations. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 8,500.

Residents' accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent, with an average distance of 185 meters to the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,214 trips per day, which equates 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's health data shows a relatively positive picture, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, these rates are higher among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 54% (~2,262 people) of Mount Gravatt residents have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area rate. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.3% and 8.3% of residents respectively. Around 70.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% across Greater Brisbane. Mount Gravatt has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.6% (657 people) than the 14.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges compared to 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 shows higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.3% born overseas and 21.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Gravatt, accounting for 45.1%. Islam, however, is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 3.4% of Mount Gravatt's population versus 3.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.5%), Australian (22.0%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, New Zealanders are more prevalent in Mount Gravatt at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, while Russians and Dutch also show similar representation with 0.5% each.

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

Mount Gravatt's median age was 36 years as of an unspecified date, matching Greater Brisbane's median age but lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. The proportion of residents aged 85 and over was 2.6%, higher than in Greater Brisbane, while the share of those aged 5 to 14 was 10.9%. Between 2021 and an unspecified later date, the percentage of Mount Gravatt's population aged 25 to 34 decreased from 15.7% to 14.9%. Population projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Mount Gravatt: the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 176 people, an increase of 32%, from 547 to 724 residents. The 0 to 4 age cohort is projected to expand by a modest 4%, adding 10 people.