Overall score
Carindale
69.3/100
Mount Gravatt
58.9/100
Carindale vs Mount Gravatt, QLD Suburb Comparison
Carindale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarindaleMount Gravatt
Crime rate
Carindale
41.4 / 1k
Mount Gravatt
97.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carindale
316
Mount Gravatt
245
Population
Carindale
16,535
Mount Gravatt
3,733
Metric leadCarindale 9Mount Gravatt 21 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 69.3/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.4 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 35 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 25 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 316 | 245 |
| Green cover | 23.9% | 10.2% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Mount Gravatt stands out for schools and education options.
Carindale suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Gravatt is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.