Overall score
Macgregor
53.2/100
Mount Gravatt
59.2/100
Macgregor vs Mount Gravatt, QLD suburb comparison
Macgregor for families and schools; Mount Gravatt for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MacgregorMount Gravatt
Crime rate
Macgregor
47.4 / 1k
Mount Gravatt
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Macgregor
162
Mount Gravatt
237
Population
Macgregor
5,980
Mount Gravatt
3,733
Metric leadMacgregor 4Mount Gravatt 6across 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 retireesMount Gravatt
- Best for familiesMacgregor
- Best for investmentMount Gravatt
- Best for best valueMount Gravatt
- Best for best schoolsMacgregor
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 | Macgregor | Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 25 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 162 | 237 |
| Population | 5,980 | 3,733 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Macgregor is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mount Gravatt is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Gravatt sits among greener hillside streets, while Macgregor keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Macgregor pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Mount Gravatt is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. On housing, Macgregor sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Gravatt.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Gravatt, while Macgregor remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.