Mount Gravatt East

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

The population of Mount Gravatt East, as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since the 2021 Census, is around 13,159 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 731 people from the previous population of 12,428 recorded in the 2021 Census, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 5.9%. The current resident population estimate of 13,099 by AreaSearch is inferred following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and includes an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,879 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Gravatt East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this population growth was 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 are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Looking ahead, demographic trends indicate an above median population growth is projected for Mount Gravatt East. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 2,498 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 18.5% in total over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Mount Gravatt East shows around 62 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 311 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth per new home constructed in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 is 2.3 people per year, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $595,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

In FY-26, $17.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Mount Gravatt East records about three-quarters the building activity per person compared to Greater Brisbane and places among the 58th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

The location has approximately 265 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts indicate Mount Gravatt East will gain 2,436 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping 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 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 17 such projects expected to impact this particular area. Notable among these are Citipointe Christian College Master Plan Redevelopment, Logan Road & Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Tower, Westfield Mt Gravatt Redevelopment, and Salina Towers. The following list provides details on those most likely to be relevant.

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Mount Gravatt East has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Mount Gravatt East has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year.

The area had 7,617 residents employed while its unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 69.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area had a particularly strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

In contrast, manufacturing employed just 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6% while labour force increased by 1.7%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Gravatt East. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Mount Gravatt East's median income among taxpayers is $54,494, with an average of $66,740. This figure is slightly above the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest Mount Gravatt East's median income would be approximately $62,118 and the average around $76,077 by September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Mount Gravatt East cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 33.6% of individuals (4,421 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income in Mount Gravatt East, 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, consisted of 68.7% houses and 31.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, 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 ones 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, Mount Gravatt East's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,041 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $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% of the total. 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 has a notably high educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 41.0% holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.6% of residents holding such qualifications, including 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 as of the reported period. Mount Gravatt East's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 305 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) and balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventionally split between one primary and two secondary institutions. However, local school capacity is limited at 2.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 24.9, indicating that many families may travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Mount Gravatt East has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that together facilitate 2,519 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 168 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 359 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 37 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 above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% (7,059 people) of the total population have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.8%. A total of 71.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 11.8% (1,552 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 14.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Mount Gravatt East was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Gravatt East's population showed high cultural diversity, with 28.0% born overseas and 22.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 48.9%. Islam was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (3.4% vs 3.7%).

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, Russian (0.6%), Korean (1.0%), and Polish (0.9%) ethnicities had higher representations than the regional averages of 0.5%, 2.6%, 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 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 group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 560 residents to reach a total of 2,403. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to show minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 10 people.