Overall score
Holland Park
66.9/100
Mount Gravatt East
67.4/100
Holland Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Holland Park
66.9/100
Mount Gravatt East
67.4/100
Crime rate
Holland Park
26.1 / 1k
Mount Gravatt East
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holland Park
146
Mount Gravatt East
191
Population
Holland Park
8,671
Mount Gravatt East
12,428
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 | Holland Park | Mount Gravatt East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.9/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 66 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 146 | 191 |
| Population | 8,671 | 12,428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Holland Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Mount Gravatt East is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Gravatt East sits among greener hillside streets, while Holland Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Holland Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Mount Gravatt East is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Holland Park, while Mount Gravatt East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.