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

The population of Mount Gravatt East is estimated at around 13,238 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 810 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,428 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 13,181 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 141 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,896 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Gravatt East's growth of 6.5% since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort where utilised. Moving forward, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, expected to expand by 2,342 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 17.3% in total over the 16 years.

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

Mount Gravatt East has seen approximately 75 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 378 homes. As of FY26, 34 approvals have been recorded. On average, about 1.7 new residents arrived per year for each new home approved between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand in the market. However, this figure has increased to 6.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $595,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY26, commercial development approvals have reached $20.4 million, demonstrating steady investment activity in the area. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Gravatt East maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. Recent construction trends show 45% detached dwellings and 55% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns which were predominantly houses (69%). This focus on higher-density living caters to affordability needs and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Mount Gravatt East has an estimated developing market with around 320 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, the area is projected to gain approximately 2,285 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Development appears to be keeping pace with population growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mount Gravatt East exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Mount Gravatt East has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%. As of December 2025, 7,757 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate.

Workforce participation was 74.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 22.0% of residents worked from home as of the Census responses, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training employment levels were at 1.2 times the regional average.

Manufacturing was under-represented with only 4.3% of Mount Gravatt East's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, and labour force increased by 2.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Gravatt East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates Mount Gravatt East's median income among taxpayers is $54,491 with an average of $66,737. This is lower than the national average and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,681 (median) and $74,318 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Mount Gravatt East cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.6% of the community (4,447 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 68th percentile and 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.7% houses and 31.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt East was at 22.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (38.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,041, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt East was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Mount Gravatt East's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 71.4% of all households, including 32.9% who are couples with children, 24.8% who are couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 5.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches 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 exceeds broader benchmarks. 41.0% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is high, 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 2,886 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 168 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Mount Gravatt East, primarily by car (83%), followed by bus (11%). On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 22% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 412 trips per day, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.

Private health cover rate in Mount Gravatt East is approximately 54% of the total population (~7,102 people), slightly leading the average SA2 area rate of 53.8%. This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2% and 7.8% of residents respectively. 71.9% of Mount Gravatt East residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Mount Gravatt East has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,615 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of 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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 28.0% of its population born overseas and 22.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Gravatt East, accounting for 48.9% of the population. However, Islam showed significant overrepresentation, comprising 3.4% compared to the regional average of 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, Russian (0.6%) Korean (1.0%), and Polish (0.9%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to the regional averages of 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.5% respectively.

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 years and somewhat younger than Australia's average of 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%). According to population forecasts for the year 2041, there will be substantial demographic changes in Mount Gravatt East. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 28%, adding 525 residents to reach a total of 2,379. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 2%, with an increase of only 13 people.