Upper Mount Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Upper Mount Gravatt's population was estimated at 10,800 people as of the Census on 27 August 2021. By November 2025, this had increased to around 11,896, reflecting a growth of 1,096 people (10.1%). This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 11,887, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 99 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density was estimated at 2,908 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Upper Mount Gravatt's growth of 10.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the suburb expected to grow by 6,976 persons, reflecting an increase of 58.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Upper Mount Gravatt was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Upper Mount Gravatt recorded approximately 82 residential properties granted approval annually, with a total of 410 homes approved between the financial years FY-21 to FY-25. In FY-26, up until now, 13 dwellings have been approved. This results in an average of around 3 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $430,000. Additionally, $25.7 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt has shown elevated construction activity, with 11.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. The new building activity is skewed towards compact living, with 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands.

Currently, there are approximately 88 people per dwelling approval in Upper Mount Gravatt, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest that Upper Mount Gravatt will gain around 6,965 residents by the year 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Upper Mount Gravatt has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, The Collective Residences, Rise Living, and Multiple Residential Developments - Dawson Road. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Upper Mount Gravatt recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Upper Mount Gravatt has a highly educated workforce. Essential services sectors are well represented here with an unemployment rate of 5.7% as per AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 1.2%. As of June 2025, 6,477 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 62.3%, somewhat below Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

The area specializes in accommodation & food services with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 7.2% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. There are substantial local employment opportunities indicated by a ratio of 0.9 workers per resident as at the Census. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Mount Gravatt's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt had a median income among taxpayers of $53,013 during financial year 2022. The average income was $64,927 in the same period. These figures align with national averages and are comparable to Greater Brisbane's levels of $55,645 (median) and $70,520 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $60,430 by September 2025, with the average projected to be around $74,010 during the same period. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Upper Mount Gravatt rank modestly, between the 37th and 44th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.6% of locals (3,997 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Upper Mount Gravatt, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Upper Mount Gravatt, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.8% houses and 42.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In Brisbane metro, this was 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Mount Gravatt stood at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 46.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,954, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Upper Mount Gravatt was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Upper Mount Gravatt's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Upper Mount Gravatt features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.6% of all households, including 24.2% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 9.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt's educational attainment exceeds Queensland (QLD) and Australian averages. Among residents aged 15+, 39.9% possess university qualifications, compared to QLD's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.3% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (16.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (12.6%), primary education (7.8%), and secondary education (5.5%). The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,523 students as of the latest data point. Upper Mount Gravatt demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA index of 1073. Educational provision is balanced, with four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Upper Mount Gravatt has 81 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 71 different routes that collectively facilitate 9,824 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 155 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,403 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 121 weekly trips per individual stop.

Upper 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

Upper Mount Gravatt residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher than national averages in older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 53% (~6,296 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area rate. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.4% and 6.7% of residents respectively. Around 72.3% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 14.9% (1,772 people) aged 65 and over, with seniors requiring more health attention than the broader population.

Upper Mount Gravatt is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Upper Mount Gravatt has a significant cultural diversity, with 35.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Upper Mount Gravatt, comprising 42.8% of its people. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 3.9% of Upper Mount Gravatt's population versus 4.5%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (20.9%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (12.4%). There are variations in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is slightly overrepresented at 2.4%, Chinese is underrepresented at 11.6% compared to the regional figure of 15.2%, and Samoan is overrepresented at 0.6%.

Upper Mount Gravatt's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Upper Mount Gravatt has a median age of 33 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 5.7% to 6.4%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 has decreased from 7.9% to 7.3%. Demographic modeling indicates that Upper Mount Gravatt's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 86%, adding 1,012 residents to reach a total of 2,190.