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 the Mount Gravatt East statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 13,163 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 735 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,428. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 13,100 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,880 persons per square kilometer, placing it 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, an above median population growth is projected for the Mount Gravatt East (SA2), with an expected expansion of 2,496 persons by 2041. This reflects a gain of 18.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Mount Gravatt East shows approximately 75 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 378 homes. As of FY-26, 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 new residents per year are associated with each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this has increased to 6.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. The average construction value of new homes is $595,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $20.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Mount Gravatt East maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Brisbane, supporting regional market stability. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the current 69.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Mount Gravatt East has a low density characteristic with around 316 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 2,430 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth despite increasing competition among buyers.

Population forecasts indicate Mount Gravatt East will gain 2,430 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are 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 with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of September 2025.

Employment stability was relatively consistent over the past year. There are 7,592 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 69.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. Manufacturing has limited presence in the area with only 4.3% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as 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%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. At the state level, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand 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 approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Mount Gravatt East had a median taxpayer income of $54,491 and an average income of $66,737. These figures are just below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively in 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 household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Gravatt East cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 33.6% of individuals (4,422 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region's 33.3%. 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 metro had 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Gravatt East was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented dwellings at 38.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,041, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent in Mount Gravatt East was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were $375.

Mount Gravatt East features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average 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 account for 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 is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

Mount Gravatt East's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 41.0% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% 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 excellent, with residents on average located 168 meters from the nearest stop.

There are an average of 412 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Gravatt East is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Gravatt East shows better-than-average health outcomes.

Common health conditions are less prevalent here compared to the general population, but they are higher among older, at-risk groups. Around 54% of residents have private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.2% and 7.8% of residents respectively. About 71.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. There are 1,553 people aged 65 and over (11.8% of the population), lower than the 14.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most local areas, with 28.0%. In this suburb, 22.5% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 48.9% of the population.

However, Islam was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 3.4% of Mount Gravatt East residents practicing it, versus 3.7%. The top three ancestry groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, Russian (0.6%) and Polish (0.9%) residents were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% each, while Korean residents were underrepresented at 1.0%, compared to the regional average of 2.6%.

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 proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.0%). 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 31%, adding 562 residents to reach a total of 2,405. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age cohort is projected to grow minimally by just 1% (11 people).