Upper Mount Gravatt
At 33 years, Upper Mount Gravatt is 7 years younger than the national benchmark, with 47.8% university attainment sitting 17.7 points above national levels. Compared with nearby Mount Gravatt and Macgregor, it reads as the denser centre-edge option, with 10,800 residents across 4.09 sq km and 34.0% apartments. The suburb is shaped by education, retail access and migration because 41.1% of residents were born overseas and household income sits at the 57.4 percentile rather than the top end of Brisbane.
Population
10,800
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,657/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
53
Median House
$532K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers should treat Upper Mount Gravatt as a mixed housing market rather than a pure detached-house suburb. Separate houses still make up 57.8% of dwellings, but apartments are a large 34.0%, giving more entry options for singles, couples and downsizers. Running costs look manageable because mortgage payments absorb 27.2% of income and are flagged below stress settings, while the typical mortgage is $1,954 per month. Bedroom mix is practical, with 39.5% 3-bedroom homes and 30.8% 2-bedroom homes, supporting both small families and lower-maintenance buyers.
For Buyers
Homebuyers should treat Upper Mount Gravatt as a mixed housing market rather than a pure detached-house suburb. Separate houses still make up 57.8% of dwellings, but apartments are a large 34.0%, giving more entry options for singles, couples and downsizers. Running costs look manageable because mortgage payments absorb 27.2% of income and are flagged below stress settings, while the typical mortgage is $1,954 per month. Bedroom mix is practical, with 39.5% 3-bedroom homes and 30.8% 2-bedroom homes, supporting both small families and lower-maintenance buyers.
For Investors
Upper Mount Gravatt has a large tenant base, with 46.3% of homes rented, higher than both the 28.1% mortgage share and 25.6% owned-outright share. Median rent is $415 per week, and vacancy of 7.4% means investors need to price carefully rather than assume instant leasing. Demand is supported by 41.1% overseas-born residents and forecast overseas migration of 379 people a year, while 35 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing renewal and some future supply competition.
Development Activity
Total DAs
166
Last 12 Months
53
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+76.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Upper Mount Gravatt iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St John of Kronstadt Academy
Prep-4 · 21 students
Clairvaux MacKillop College
7-12 · 1215 students
St Bernard's School
Prep-6 · 181 students
Upper Mount Gravatt State School
Prep-6 · 498 students
Demographics
Upper Mount Gravatt skews young and educated: the median age is 33, which is 7 years below the national figure, and 47.8% of residents hold a university qualification, 17.7 percentage points above national levels. Overseas-born residents are 41.1%, 19.5 points above national, led by Chinese ancestry at 1,612 people alongside English at 2,896. Mandarin is the largest non-English language with 479 speakers, followed by Canton at 162 and Korean at 139, reflecting migration-linked growth around study, health and service jobs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
57.8%
Houses
8.2%
Townhouse
34.0%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing profile is balanced but renter-heavy. A median house price is not recorded, so affordability is better read through tenure and repayments: 46.3% rent, compared with 28.1% buying with a mortgage and 25.6% owned outright. Weekly rent is $415, while monthly mortgage payments are $1,954 and mortgage-to-income is 27.2%. Apartments account for 34.0%, much higher than many detached Brisbane suburbs, because the area combines major retail access, bus links and redevelopment pressure within only 4.09 sq km.
Mortgage / mo
$1,954
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$744
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
325
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.9%
Couples, no children
7,243
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is anchored by services, with Healthcare at 18.7% and 724 workers, Education at 11.7% and Professional/Tech at 10.9%. Professionals are the top occupation group with 1,553 people, well above Clerical/Admin at 628 and Community/Personal roles at 617. SEIFA is mixed: IEO ranks in decile 8, but IER is decile 2, while IRSD is 5 and IRSAD is 6. That gap suggests strong education and occupational status, but lower household resources for some residents because renting and student-linked households are common.
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
61.6%
Part-time
30.6%
Participation
56.7%
Employed
4,818
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.8%
Postgraduate
14.2%
Born Overseas
41.1%
Dwellings
4,047
Transport to Work
Livability is driven by access, schools and a compact urban form. Public transport use is 12.0%, lower than the 76.8% car-driver share, so the area still functions around roads despite bus access and nearby major retail. There are 4 local schools spanning Government, Catholic and Independent sectors, with ICSEA from 1042 to 1087. Clairvaux MacKillop College has 1,215 enrolments and ICSEA 1070, while Upper Mount Gravatt State School has 498 enrolments. IRSAD decile 6 places overall advantage above the middle of the state scale.
Drive
76.8%
Public Transport
12.0%
Walk / Cycle
5.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.77%/yr
(+217 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive. The trend adds 217 people a year, equal to 1.77% annual growth, and the medium path lifts population from 12,276 in 2025 to 13,446 by 2031. Migration is the main engine: overseas migration averages +379 people a year, compared with internal migration of -84, so international arrivals more than offset local outflow. Gentrification is rated 36 and at an Early signs stage, while the shift profile records 13.7% rent growth and 14.9% real income growth.
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 Upper Mount Gravatt compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Mount Gravatt a good suburb to live in?
Yes, for buyers and renters wanting a younger, educated Brisbane southside base. The median age is 33, university attainment is 47.8%, and 4 local schools provide education choice, although 76.8% of commuters drive so car access still matters.
What is the median house price in Upper Mount Gravatt?
A current median house price is not recorded for Upper Mount Gravatt. Affordability is clearer through costs: the median rent is $415 per week, monthly mortgage payments are $1,954, and mortgage-to-income is 27.2%.
What schools are in Upper Mount Gravatt?
Upper Mount Gravatt has 4 local schools: St John of Kronstadt Academy, Clairvaux MacKillop College, St Bernard's School and Upper Mount Gravatt State School. ICSEA scores range from 1042 to 1087, with enrolments from 21 to 1,215.
Is Upper Mount Gravatt safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available here, so safety should be checked against current local policing maps and specific streets. Daily movement patterns matter, with 12.0% using public transport and 76.8% driving to work.
Is Upper Mount Gravatt good for property investment?
It has investor appeal because 46.3% of homes are rented and median rent is $415 per week. The caution is vacancy at 7.4% and 35 development applications in 12 months, which can add leasing competition if new supply lands nearby.
How is Upper Mount Gravatt's population changing?
Population growth is positive, with the trend adding 217 people a year or 1.77%. The medium forecast reaches 13,446 by 2031, supported by overseas migration of +379 people a year despite internal migration of -84.
What languages are spoken in Upper Mount Gravatt?
English is joined by a strong Asian language mix. Mandarin has 479 speakers, Canton has 162 and Korean has 139, with Arabic and Hindi each at 67. This aligns with 41.1% of residents being born overseas.
Is there much development in Upper Mount Gravatt?
Yes. There were 35 development applications in the past 12 months, including commercial and multiple dwelling activity. That level is meaningful for a 4.09 sq km suburb and can support renewal while adding future supply.
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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