Overall score
Carina Heights
57.8/100
Mount Gravatt East
67.4/100
Carina Heights vs Mount Gravatt East, QLD suburb comparison
Carina Heights for retirees and families; Mount Gravatt East for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carina HeightsMount Gravatt East
Crime rate
Carina Heights
24.6 / 1k
Mount Gravatt East
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carina Heights
98
Mount Gravatt East
191
Population
Carina Heights
7,103
Mount Gravatt East
12,428
Metric leadCarina Heights 1Mount Gravatt East 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCarina Heights
- Best for familiesCarina Heights
- Best for best valueMount Gravatt East
- Best for best schoolsMount Gravatt East
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Carina Heights | Mount Gravatt East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 66 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 191 |
| Population | 7,103 | 12,428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Carina Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Mount Gravatt East is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Carina Heights pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Gravatt East is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Carina Heights suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mount Gravatt East is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.