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QLD · Brisbane Council
Mount Gravatt East, 4122
Est. population · Jun 2025
13,381
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.2%
Median age
35
Median income
$2,055/wk
Employment rate
66.1%
Languages at home
22.5%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Brisbane Council, Mount Gravatt East is a established suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Mount Gravatt East snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
13,381
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#57
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
73rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 67.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 372nd in Australia
- State rank
- 93rd in QLD
- Peer rank
- #57 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #73 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $650
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
13,381(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +6.2% over 5 years · 45th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +6.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +136
- Change in 5 years
- +780
- Growth rank in QLD
- 45th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~14,150), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12,428
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,055
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 269 of 4,905
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,041
- Employment rate
- 66.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,179 / 683 / 760 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 812
- Against the person
- 99
- Against property
- 493
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 126 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +1%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences445
- Good Order Offences211
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)1365
- Traffic And Related Offences198
- Unlawful Entry171
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,061.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 73th
School list
- Mount Gravatt East State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 251 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Gravatt State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 259 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Gravatt State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1079 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 1,217 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Seville Road State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 970 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 111 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Agnes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 455 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Brisbane Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1072 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 587 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- St Marks Early Learning CentreBurcote Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
66 public transport stops in this suburb
- Creek Rd at Greenmeadows South
- Logan Rd at High Street, stop 36
- Logan Rd at Mt Gravatt Central, stop 37
- Springwood St at Troubridge Street, stop 37a
- Springwood St at Troubridge Street, stop 37a
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
191 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship · 12 playgrounds · 3 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 66 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 29 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 65/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.16
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.4
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.56
Food & drink(5)
- Gluten free 4 U BakehouseBakery
Unit 3 22 Carrara Street
- Deli DakotaCafe
30 Badminton Street
- Story Behind The CoffeeCafe
89 Broadwater Road, Mount Gravatt East
- Lily PondRestaurant
- Seafood PlatterRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Convenience store
- Friendly GrocerConvenience store
- Crisp on CreekGreengrocer
1164 Cavendish Road, Mount Gravatt East
- ColesSupermarket
55 Creek Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
- Brisbane Finnish ClubCommunity centre
62 Newnham Road, Mount Gravatt East
- St Marks Early Learning CentreKindergarten
Burcote Street, Mount Gravatt East
- Mount Gravatt LibraryLibrary
8 Creek Road
- Mt Gravatt East State SchoolSchool
- Seton CollegeSchool
1148 Cavendish Road, Mount Gravatt East
Health & services(1)
- The Cat ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(37)
- Anytime FitnessGym
1480 Logan Road
- Chester Park ReservePark
- Graham Lord ParkPark
293 Creek Road, Mount Gravatt East
- Panorama Place ParkPark
- Park
- Scurr ParkPark
- Senior GardenPark
- Wardle Street ParkPark
- Picnic area
- B Block ForecourtPlayground
- Handball CourtsPlayground
- Junior PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (6)
- Prep PlaygroundPlayground
- Senior PlaygroundPlayground
- The GreenPlayground
- HallSports centre
- Mount Gravatt East Aquatic CentreSports centre
35 Wecker Road, Mount Gravatt East
- Sports centre
- Grassed Play AreaSports field
- Hard Surface CourtSports field
- School Oval with LightingSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (9)
Transport(51)
51 bus stops
Other(29)
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Keema HyundaiCar
1532 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
- Keema NissanCar
1550 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
- Drinking water (2)
- Mount Gravatt Mowerr CentreGroundskeeping
- Chic hairHairdresser
- Cutting QuartersHairdresser
- Letter Box
- Mount Gravatt PlazaMall
- Nature Reserve
- Admin CarparkParking
- C&K CarparkParking
- Mount Gravatt East Aquatic CentreParking
- Parking (19)
- Pickup/Drop Off ZoneParking
- Prep Pickup/Drop Off ZoneParking
- Parking Space (36)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- Petrol station
- Brisbane MosquePlace of worship
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Dormition of Our LadyPlace of worship
269 Creek Road, Mount Gravatt East
- St Marks Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
- Post Box (2)
- Australia PostPost office
- Shelter (3)
- Estia Health Mt Gravatt EastSocial Facility
79 Foxglove Street, Mount Gravatt East
- Telephone
- BeaurepairesTyres
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Chester Park ReservePark
- Graham Lord ParkPark
- Panorama Place ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Scurr ParkPark
- Senior GardenPark
- Wardle Street ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 39
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Brisbane Mosque
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Dormition of Our Lady
269 Creek Road, Mount Gravatt East
- St Marks Lutheran Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Belmont Private Hospital (3.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Carindale DentalDentist
- Metropol Doctors @ CarindaleDoctor
- Metropol Pharmacy CarindalePharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 400
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bonner
- Member of Parliament
- Kara COOK (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,498
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +8.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 34.3%Labor 65.7%
10.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mount ThompsonLabor 66.4% · Coalition 33.6% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Mount Gravatt East (Bonner)Labor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Mount Gravatt WestLabor 71.1% · Coalition 28.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Greenmeadows (Bonner)Labor 54.8% · Coalition 45.2% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Mount GravattLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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