Overall score
Eight Mile Plains
65.8/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
57.8/100
Eight Mile Plains for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eight Mile Plains
65.8/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
57.8/100
Crime rate
Eight Mile Plains
37.4 / 1k
Upper Mount Gravatt
97.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eight Mile Plains
746
Upper Mount Gravatt
414
Population
Eight Mile Plains
15,326
Upper Mount Gravatt
10,800
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.8/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.4 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 84 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 746 | 414 |
| Green cover | 14.6% | 6.1% |
| Population | 15,326 | 10,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Eight Mile Plains is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Upper Mount Gravatt is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Upper Mount Gravatt sits among greener hillside streets, while Eight Mile Plains keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Eight Mile Plains tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Upper Mount Gravatt stands out for schools and education options, plus public transport access.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Eight Mile Plains the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Mount Gravatt.
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.