Overall score
Nathan
58.7/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
71.5/100
Nathan for retirees and families; Upper Mount Gravatt for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nathan
58.7/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
71.5/100
Crime rate
Nathan
50.6 / 1k
Upper Mount Gravatt
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nathan
119
Upper Mount Gravatt
413
Population
Nathan
1,085
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 | Nathan | Upper Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.6 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 84 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 119 | 413 |
| Population | 1,085 | 10,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Nathan reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; 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 Nathan keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Nathan is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Upper Mount Gravatt answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Nathan if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Upper Mount Gravatt for families and households prioritising schools.