Overall score
Robertson
38.1/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
71.5/100
Upper Mount Gravatt for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Robertson
38.1/100
Upper Mount Gravatt
71.5/100
Crime rate
Robertson
47.5 / 1k
Upper Mount Gravatt
60.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Robertson
37
Upper Mount Gravatt
413
Population
Robertson
4,749
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 | Robertson | Upper Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.1/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.5 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 84 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 413 |
| Population | 4,749 | 10,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Robertson is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, while 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 Robertson keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Robertson pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Upper Mount Gravatt is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. Robertson generally means more approachable housing costs, while Upper Mount Gravatt leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Upper Mount Gravatt, while Robertson remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.