Mount Gravatt East

Population growth drivers in Mount Gravatt East are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Mount Gravatt East is around 13,173. This reflects an increase of 745 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,428. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,100 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 116 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,882 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Gravatt East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, Mount Gravatt East is projected to have above median population growth, expected to expand by 2,502 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 18.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Mount Gravatt East has seen around 75 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 378 homes between FY21 and FY25. So far in FY26, 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 new residents per year arrive with each new home constructed during these five years. However, this figure has increased to 6.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $595,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment. In FY26, $20.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing steady investment activity in Mount Gravatt East. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt East maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the current housing pattern of 69.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Mount Gravatt East is projected to gain 2,419 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with this growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Citipointe Christian College Master Plan Redevelopment, Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment, and Salina Towers. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mount Gravatt East has been broadly consistent with national averages

Mount Gravatt East has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.1% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment stability was relative.

There were 7,598 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 0.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stood at 73.7%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 22.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. Manufacturing's presence is limited at 4.3%, compared to the regional rate of 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.4% while employment declined by 0.0%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Mount Gravatt East's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Mount Gravatt East had a median income among taxpayers of $54,491 and an average level of $66,737. These figures are just below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mount Gravatt East would be approximately $59,891 (median) and $73,351 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in Mount Gravatt East cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 33.6% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 33.3% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Mount Gravatt East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mount Gravatt East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 68.7% houses and 31.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metropolitan area had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt East was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 38.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,041, higher than Brisbane's average of $1,863 but lower than the national figure of $2,547 as of September 2021. The median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt East was $400, compared to Brisbane's $390 and Australia's $385 as of June 2021.

Mount Gravatt East features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.4% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households making up 5.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Educational attainment in Mount Gravatt East is notably high, with 41.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. The area's educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (28.0%), postgraduate qualifications (9.2%), and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.6% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Gravatt East has 66 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 16 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,886 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 168 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Mount Gravatt East residents commute outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 83%, while buses account for 11%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 22% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency averages 412 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Gravatt East's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Mount Gravatt East's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.

Private health cover rate is approximately 54% of the total population (~7,067 people), slightly leading the average SA2 area, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2 and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 71.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 12.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,620 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Gravatt East was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Gravatt East, surveyed in 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 28.0% of its population born overseas and 22.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 48.9%. Islam was overrepresented at 3.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, Russian (0.6% vs regional 0.3%), Korean (1.0% vs 0.5%), and Polish (0.9% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups were overrepresented.

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

Mount Gravatt East's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt East has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 17.1% to 16.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Mount Gravatt East. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 30%, adding 560 residents to reach a total of 2,405. In contrast, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to show minimal growth of just 1% (6 people).