Overall score
Mount Gravatt East
52.0/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
57.8/100
Mount Gravatt East vs Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Gravatt East for investment and value; Upper Mount Gravatt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount Gravatt EastUpper Mount Gravatt
Crime rate
Mount Gravatt East
97.6 / 1k
Upper Mount Gravatt
97.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gravatt East
196
Upper Mount Gravatt
414
Population
Mount Gravatt East
12,428
Upper Mount Gravatt
10,800
Metric leadMount Gravatt East 3Upper Mount Gravatt 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUpper Mount Gravatt
- Best for familiesUpper Mount Gravatt
- Best for investmentMount Gravatt East
- Best for best valueMount Gravatt East
- Best for best schoolsUpper Mount 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 | Mount Gravatt East | Upper Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.0/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.6 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 84 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 414 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| Population | 12,428 | 10,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gravatt East reads as a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Upper Mount Gravatt is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Gravatt East sits closer to the city centre, whereas Upper Mount Gravatt is in a middle-ring position.
Mount Gravatt East pulls ahead on housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Upper Mount Gravatt is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Mount Gravatt East suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Mount Gravatt is the stronger match for families and 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.