Overall score
Mount Gravatt East
67.4/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
71.5/100
Mount Gravatt East vs Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD suburb comparison
Mount Gravatt East for retirees and investment; Upper Mount Gravatt for families and schools.
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
60.7 / 1k
Upper Mount Gravatt
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gravatt East
191
Upper Mount Gravatt
413
Population
Mount Gravatt East
12,428
Upper Mount Gravatt
10,800
Metric leadMount Gravatt East 3Upper Mount Gravatt 61 tiedacross 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 East
- 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 | 67.4/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.7 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 84 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 413 |
| 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 and a larger local community, whereas Upper Mount Gravatt is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Mount Gravatt East suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Upper Mount Gravatt is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.