Overall score
Carindale
72.8/100
Mount Gravatt
59.2/100
Carindale vs Mount Gravatt, QLD suburb comparison
Carindale for retirees and families; Mount Gravatt for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarindaleMount Gravatt
Crime rate
Carindale
24.6 / 1k
Mount Gravatt
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carindale
298
Mount Gravatt
237
Population
Carindale
16,535
Mount Gravatt
3,733
Metric leadCarindale 8Mount Gravatt 2across 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 retireesCarindale
- Best for familiesCarindale
- Best for investmentCarindale
- Best for best valueCarindale
- Best for best schoolsMount Gravatt
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 | Carindale | Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.8/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 35 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 25 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 237 |
| Population | 16,535 | 3,733 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carindale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Mount Gravatt is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gravatt sits among greener hillside streets, while Carindale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Carindale tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Gravatt stands out for schools and education options and walkability.
Carindale suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mount Gravatt is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.