Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Mt Gravatt

79 km²

Mt Gravatt is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a slightly younger population.

It's also marked by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Mt Gravatt, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population79,365▲ +20.9%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over13.9%Children under 1518.8%People in a de facto relationship8.9%▲ +16.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)31.0%

Older adults (45–64)22.4%

Children (0–14)18.8%

Youth (15–24)13.9%

Seniors (65+)13.9%

Marital status

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (7%).

Married49%
Never married37%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Australia at 71%, followed by China (11%) and India (6%).

Australia54.5%

China8.4%

India4.5%

New Zealand2.9%

England2.1%

Philippines1.2%

Vietnam1.1%

South Africa1.0%

Italy0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is English at 25%, followed by Australian (22%) and Chinese (20%).

English24.6%

Australian22.0%

Chinese19.5%

Irish8.1%

Scottish6.8%

Indian5.7%

German3.9%

Italian2.4%

Greek2.2%

Filipino1.8%

Language

People using another language at home40.4%

Language used at home

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is English only at 70%, followed by Mandarin (16%) and Cantonese (5%).

English only55.7%

Mandarin13.0%

Cantonese4.1%

Punjabi1.6%

Greek1.2%

Hindi1.2%

Vietnamese1.2%

Arabic0.8%

Tagalog0.5%

Italian0.4%

Religion

People with no religion38.2%

Religious affiliation

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Christianity at 45%, followed by No religion (40%) and Buddhism (5%).

Christianity45%
No religion40%
Buddhism5%
Hinduism4%
Islam4%
Other religions2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1274.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher37.8%

Highest year of school

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1274.5%

Year 1011.2%

Year 9 or below6.0%

Year 113.5%

Highest qualification level

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Certificate III / IV (19%) and Postgraduate degree (17%).

Bachelor degree36.2%

Certificate III / IV16.8%

Postgraduate degree15.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.2%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce24.0%

Engineering & related13.1%

Health11.5%

Society & culture10.9%

Education7.6%

Information technology5.5%

Creative arts4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Architecture & building4.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$813▲ +39.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,005▲ +39.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,226▲ +34.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.6%

Household income distribution

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (15%).

$1,500–$2,99931.5%

$650–$1,49922.1%

$4,000 or more13.7%

Under $65013.6%

$3,000–$3,99912.9%

Personal income distribution

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65040.1%

$650–$1,49931.0%

$1,500–$2,99919.6%

$3,000 or more4.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.9%People with a mental health condition7.2%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is None at 76%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (5%).

None71.4%

One condition16.1%

Two conditions4.6%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Other condition7.9%

Mental health7.2%

Asthma6.8%

Arthritis5.9%

Diabetes4.0%

Heart disease3.3%

Cancer2.4%

Lung condition1.2%

Dementia0.7%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.8%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid28.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.5%People living alone19.8%▲ +0.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 4 people (20%).

2 people30.1%

1 person19.8%

4 people19.6%

3 people18.9%

5 people7.7%

6 or more4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +16.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▲ +5.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting33.0%Homes owned outright29.3%Separate (detached) houses73.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.7%▼ -3.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 35%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (30%).

Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented33%
Owned outright30%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Flat or apartment (11%).

Separate house74%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Flat or apartment11%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 5 or more (14%).

3 bedrooms38.2%

4 bedrooms30.6%

5 or more13.9%

2 bedrooms12.3%

1 bedroom3.3%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is $350–$549 at 59%, followed by $200–$349 (14%) and $550–$749 (13%).

$350–$54957.4%

$200–$34913.4%

$550–$74913.0%

Under $20010.7%

$750 or more2.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

$1,800–$2,99937.5%

$1,000–$1,79923.8%

$3,000 or more20.1%

Under $1,00012.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.1%▼ -24.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles40.8%

1 vehicle34.3%

3 vehicles12.4%

4 or more6.4%

No vehicle6.1%

How people get to work

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Bus (8%).

Car (driver)54.7%

Worked at home18.1%

Bus6.6%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Walked1.6%

Bicycle0.5%

Train0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.8%Recent arrivals from overseas16.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.9%Labour-force participation65.2%Employed full-time57.9%

Industries people work in

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Professional & technical (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Education & training10.2%

Professional & technical9.5%

Retail trade9.3%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Construction7.3%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Manufacturing5.1%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Finance & insurance3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Mt Gravatt, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals30.5%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Managers12.1%

Technicians & trades10.6%

Community & personal service10.3%

Sales workers8.6%

Labourers8.2%

Machinery operators & drivers4.7%

Areas within Mt Gravatt

Eight Mile Plains Macgregor (Qld)Mansfield (Qld)Mount Gravatt Rochedale - Burbank Upper Mount Gravatt Wishart

Nearby areas

Springwood - Kingston Carindale Sunnybank Capalaba Nathan Holland Park - Yeronga Wynnum - Manly Loganlea - Carbrook

👥 Demographics & Identity