Graceville
Household incomes here sit in the 96.9th percentile nationally, yet the median house price is a relatively grounded $665,000, a gap that defines the suburb. Graceville scores decile 10 on all four SEIFA indexes, the top advantage tier, and 62.4% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 32.3 points above the national figure. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached at 88.6%, with apartments just 3.4%, and large 4-plus bedroom homes make up 50.9% of dwellings across a compact 1.88 km2. The median age of 39 runs 1.0 year below national, and overseas-born residents reach 25.1%, modestly above the national share.
Population
4,764
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,929/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Median House
$665K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $665,000 median is restrained for a decile 10 suburb, and the explanation is affordability relative to income: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 96.9th percentile. The stock favours families, with 88.6% separate houses and only 3.4% apartments, while 4-plus bedroom homes account for 50.9% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes 38.7%. Buyers competing for a true house face little apartment alternative. Tenure leans toward active ownership: 42.5% carry a mortgage against 35.9% who own outright, a sign of a working buyer base rather than purely established, debt-free holders.
For Buyers
The $665,000 median is restrained for a decile 10 suburb, and the explanation is affordability relative to income: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 96.9th percentile. The stock favours families, with 88.6% separate houses and only 3.4% apartments, while 4-plus bedroom homes account for 50.9% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes 38.7%. Buyers competing for a true house face little apartment alternative. Tenure leans toward active ownership: 42.5% carry a mortgage against 35.9% who own outright, a sign of a working buyer base rather than purely established, debt-free holders.
For Investors
Renters make up 21.6% of households, a smaller tenant pool than most inner suburbs, and weekly rent of $495 against the $665,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, higher than premium markets closer to the city. The 4.5% vacancy rate is moderate, leaving some letting friction rather than acute scarcity. Demand support is real but thin: net overseas migration adds 91 residents a year while internal migration removes 72, and rent grew 22.5% over the period. Development activity is modest at 38 applications in 12 months, mostly dwelling extensions rather than new supply, so stock stays scarce. With annual population growth near 0.75%, the case rests on steady yield and detached-house scarcity more than rapid capital churn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
130
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+77.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Graceville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Graceville State School
Prep-6 · 676 students
Christ the King School
Prep-6 · 225 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below national, and the profile is family-heavy: average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above national, and couples with children number 2,173 against 762 couples with no children. University qualifications reach 62.4%, running 32.3 points above the national figure, among the strongest education profiles outside the inner city. Overseas-born residents are 25.1%, 3.5 points above national, with ancestry led by English (1,985), Irish (719) and Scottish (698). The top non-English languages are Mandarin (42), Cantonese (18) and Japanese (14), a small international mix. The senior share rose 2.5 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 2.0 points, a gentle aging tilt rather than a sharp one.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.6%
Houses
8.0%
Townhouse
3.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is owner-dominated: 42.5% carry a mortgage, 35.9% own outright and only 21.6% rent, so mortgage holders outnumber outright owners, which points to an active buying base rather than long-held, debt-free wealth. The stock is 88.6% separate houses with apartments at just 3.4% and semi-detached at 8.0%, and 4-plus bedroom homes dominate at 50.9% against three-bedroom at 38.7%. The median house price of $665,000 is low for a decile 10 suburb relative to its 96.9th-percentile incomes. Both affordability measures sit well below stress: mortgage-to-income is 20.5% and rent-to-income is 16.9%, a comfortable position that reflects how strong local incomes are against this price point.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$495
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,195
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
76
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.5%
Couples, no children
4,121
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in knowledge sectors: Professional/Tech leads at 19.4% (380 workers), Healthcare follows at 17.6% (345) and Education at 14.8% (289), with Public Admin at 7.7% and Construction at 5.8%. By occupation, Professionals (1,091) and Managers (471) dominate, consistent with the decile 10 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.5% and the full-time employment rate is 66.5%, while participation reads 64.7%, held down partly by 986 residents not in the labour force. Real incomes grew 17.9% over the decade. The suburb scores decile 10 on all four SEIFA indexes including IER for economic resources, which is unusual because owner-heavy detached stock lifts household wealth measures above renter-dominated peers.
Unemployment
1.8%
Labour Force
4,451
Unemployed
81
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.5%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
64.7%
Employed
2,271
Occupations
Top Industries
University
62.4%
Postgraduate
18.9%
Born Overseas
25.1%
Dwellings
1,611
Transport to Work
Car reliance is high at 77.4% of commuters, with public transport at 12.8% and active travel at 5.2%, reflecting the compact 1.88 km2 detached-house setting served by the Graceville rail line. The suburb earns decile 10 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, the top tier, meaning very few residents face deprivation, and only 4.4% (203 people) need daily assistance despite a median age of 39. Volunteering runs at 22.4%, above many comparable suburbs, a marker of community engagement. No schools are recorded inside the boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions nearby, a practical trade-off given the 62.4% university-qualified population that values education access.
Drive
77.4%
Public Transport
12.8%
Walk / Cycle
5.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.75%/yr
(+60 people/yr)
EstablishedGraceville is an established, slow-growth suburb: annual population growth registers about 0.75%, roughly 60 persons a year, lower than fast-expanding fringe suburbs, though the 10-year change has been a solid 19.6%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding 91 residents a year, while net internal migration removes 72, leaving thin natural expansion. Medium forecasts lift the population from 8,236 in 2026 to 8,538 by 2031. The COVID dip was shallow at 2.2% and has fully recovered. Gentrification reads as not gentrifying on a score of 16, though a secondary shift score of 36 flags early signs, supported by 22.5% rent growth and affordability improving from 47.1% in 2011 to 39.8% in 2021 because incomes outpaced housing costs.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+91
Net Internal / yr
-72
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +17% since 2011, COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Graceville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Graceville a good suburb to live in?
Graceville scores decile 10 on all four SEIFA indexes, the top advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 96.9th percentile. University qualifications reach 62.4%, which is 32.3 points above national. It pairs strong incomes with a relatively grounded $665,000 median house price.
What is the median house price in Graceville?
The median house price is $665,000, restrained for a decile 10 suburb. Weekly rent averages $495 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,600, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Graceville?
No schools are recorded inside the Graceville boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 62.4%, which is 32.3 points above the national figure.
Is Graceville safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Graceville in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest tier, and only 4.4% of its 4,764 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Graceville good for property investment?
Rent of $495 a week against the $665,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.9%, higher than premium inner suburbs, with a moderate 4.5% vacancy rate. Net overseas migration of 91 a year supports demand, though renters are only 21.6% of households, a smaller tenant pool.
How is Graceville's population changing?
Population growth runs about 0.75% annually, near 60 persons a year, with a 19.6% rise over 10 years. Overseas migration adds 91 residents a year while net internal migration removes 72. Medium forecasts lift the population to 8,538 by 2031.
How much development is happening in Graceville?
There were 38 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, modest for the area. Most are dwelling extensions and building works on existing houses rather than new supply, consistent with an established suburb growing about 0.75% a year.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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