Mount Gravatt
University qualifications reach 49.8% in Mount Gravatt, which is 19.7 percentage points above the national figure, yet the median house price sits at an estimated $511,000, well below inner-Brisbane norms. Household income ranks in the 68th percentile nationally. The suburb draws heavily on overseas migration, with 379 net arrivals per year driving a 24% population rise over the decade. At 28.3% overseas-born, the population is 6.7 points above the national share. That pairing of high education and moderate pricing, sustained by strong overseas inflow, places the suburb in early-stage gentrification with measurable momentum.
Population
3,733
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,875/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
16
Median House
$511K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $511,000 is accessible compared to inner-Brisbane norms. Monthly repayments average $2,001, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses make up 61% of the dwelling stock, with apartments at 29.7%. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 42.1%, and 4-plus bedroom properties account for 24.4%. With 33.3% of residents carrying a mortgage and 23.2% owning outright, the tenure split reflects a stable middle ground.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $511,000 is accessible compared to inner-Brisbane norms. Monthly repayments average $2,001, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses make up 61% of the dwelling stock, with apartments at 29.7%. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 42.1%, and 4-plus bedroom properties account for 24.4%. With 33.3% of residents carrying a mortgage and 23.2% owning outright, the tenure split reflects a stable middle ground.
For Investors
A 43.5% renter share is well above the national average and gives landlords a deep tenant pool. Weekly rent of $380 against a $511,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%. Vacancy at 6.4% is elevated compared to sub-3% Brisbane benchmarks, signalling some supply competition in the 29.7% apartment segment. Structurally, net overseas migration of 379 per year underpins demand, while internal migration nets a loss of 84, so the tenant base renews through internationally mobile residents. Rent growth of 13.7% over the recent period confirms pricing pressure is real, and the early-stage gentrification score supports medium-term capital prospects.
Development Activity
Total DAs
61
Last 12 Months
16
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+14.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mount Gravatt iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Yarranlea Primary School
Prep-6 · 58 students
St Agnes School
Prep-6 · 455 students
Mount Gravatt State High School
7-12 · 1217 students
Mount Gravatt State School
Prep-6 · 259 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, reflecting the large working-age cohort. University qualifications reach 49.8%, a full 19.7 points above national, the clearest signal of the suburb's knowledge-worker character. Overseas-born residents at 28.3% are 6.7 points above the national share; Mandarin (48 speakers), Cantonese (19) and Hindi (16) are the leading non-English languages. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,213) and Irish (547), though overseas arrivals of 379 per year are diversifying that base. Average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below national, with 25.4% of families being couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
61.0%
Houses
9.3%
Townhouse
29.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits as 43.5% renting, 33.3% mortgaged and 23.2% owned outright, a renter-heavy profile compared to the national average. Outright ownership at 23.2% is lower than most established affluent suburbs because of the young median age and active gentrification dynamic. Separate houses at 61% anchor the stock, with apartments at 29.7%. The most common dwelling is the three-bedroom home at 42.1%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 24.4%. Rent-to-income at 20.3% and mortgage-to-income at 24.6% both sit comfortably below stress thresholds.
Mortgage / mo
$2,001
Rent / wk
$380
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$938
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
103
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.4%
Couples, no children
2,721
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 17.8% (265 workers), followed by Education at 15.3% (228) and Professional/Tech at 12.4% (185). That service-and-knowledge mix aligns with the decile 8 IEO score, placing the suburb in the upper quintile nationally for education and occupation advantage. Professionals (671 workers) and Managers (265) dominate the occupation profile. Unemployment is 5.7% and the participation rate is 60.9%; 865 residents are not in the labour force, partly because of the student-adjacent population typical of suburbs near tertiary campuses. Real income grew 14.9% over the decade.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
10,490
Unemployed
425
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.2%
Part-time
28.1%
Participation
60.9%
Employed
1,773
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.8%
Postgraduate
12.3%
Born Overseas
28.3%
Dwellings
1,494
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 79% of residents drive, compared to lower rates in more walkable inner-Brisbane suburbs. Public transport accounts for 11.7% and walking or cycling 4.4%. The IRSAD decile 7 places the suburb in the upper-middle advantage tier nationally, and the IEO decile 8 is a stronger signal of social position. Volunteering at 17.1% is solid, and only 5.4% of the 3,733 residents need daily assistance. Housing stress is contained with rent-to-income at 20.3% and mortgage-to-income at 24.6%. No schools are recorded inside the boundary, so families rely on surrounding areas.
Drive
79.0%
Public Transport
11.7%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.77%/yr
(+217 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation rose 24.2% over the decade to 12,276 in 2025, above the national average for established suburbs, adding approximately 217 people per year. Overseas migration is the structural engine at net 379 arrivals per year, which more than offsets the internal net outflow of 84. Medium forecasts project 13,446 residents by 2031. The gentrification score of 36 signals early signs of uplift: the working-age share gained 4.8 points and the senior share fell 3.7 points over the decade. Affordability improved from 69.1% in 2011 to 55.6% in 2021, and rent growth of 13.7% confirms demand is already pricing in that momentum.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+379
Net Internal / yr
-84
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +32% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +379/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 25%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mount Gravatt compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Gravatt a good suburb to live in?
Mount Gravatt scores decile 8 on the IEO index and decile 7 on IRSAD, placing it in the upper-middle advantage tier nationally. University qualifications at 49.8% are 19.7 points above national. The estimated median house price of $511,000 is accessible by inner Brisbane standards, making it attractive for professionals seeking quality of life without a premium price tag.
What is the median house price in Mount Gravatt?
The estimated median house price is $511,000. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,001, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rents average $380, implying a gross yield of around 3.9% for investors.
What schools are in Mount Gravatt?
No schools are recorded inside the Mount Gravatt boundary in this dataset. Families draw on schools in surrounding suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 49.8%, which is 19.7 percentage points above the national average.
Is Mount Gravatt safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mount Gravatt in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 7 on IRSAD, placing it in the upper-middle tier of relative advantage nationally, and only 5.4% of its 3,733 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Mount Gravatt good for property investment?
The 43.5% renter share is one of the deeper tenant pools in the Brisbane south corridor, and rent of $380 per week against a $511,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%. Net overseas migration of 379 per year underpins demand, rent grew 13.7% over the recent period, and population is forecast to reach 13,446 by 2031, supporting long-term capital growth prospects.
How is Mount Gravatt's population changing?
Population grew 24.2% over the decade and stood at 12,276 in 2025, adding approximately 217 people per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at net 379 arrivals annually, while internal migration nets a loss of 84. Medium forecasts project 13,446 residents by 2031 as that overseas inflow continues.
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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