Mount Gravatt East

QLD 4122 • Greater Brisbane

12,428
Population (2021)
$49,192
Median Income
4.62 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
SouthsideUniversity AreaElevatedFamily-Friendly

About Mount Gravatt East

Mount Gravatt East is a suburban area on Brisbane's southside, 10 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb offers elevated living with views towards the city and bay, positioned near Griffith University's Mount Gravatt campus.

Southside living with university influence defines Mount Gravatt East—students and families share a suburb with good amenities and accessibility. The community appreciates the elevation and established character.

Mount Gravatt East falls under postcode 4122 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mansfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4122
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.53°, 153.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.62 km²
Elevation
65m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,041
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.5%

296 state housing + 51 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,838
Census 2021
12,428
5.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,040
Income 2021
$49,192
22.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,547
Born Overseas 3,317

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 363
  • 2. England 318
  • 3. India 302
  • 4. China 247
  • 5. Philippines 169
  • 6. South Korea 129
  • 7. Malaysia 94
  • 8. South Africa 93
  • 9. Sri Lanka 80
  • 10. Taiwan 77

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,037
Australian 3,709
Irish 1,592
Scottish 1,273
Chinese 749
German 687
Italian 398
Indian 379
Greek 373
Filipino 255

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,673
Both parents born in Australia
4,205
Both parents born overseas
1,937
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.3%
No Religion
39.5%
Islam
3.2%
Hinduism
2.1%
Buddhism
2.0%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
750 (6.0%)
5-14 years
1,544 (12.4%)
15-19 years
797 (6.4%)
20-24 years
902 (7.3%)
25-34 years
2,130 (17.1%)
35-44 years
1,935 (15.6%)
45-54 years
1,715 (13.8%)
55-64 years
1,204 (9.7%)
65-74 years
742 (6.0%)
75-84 years
489 (3.9%)
85+ years
216 (1.7%)

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