Suburb Profile
Mount Gravatt offers an established southside location with a distinct character from the larger suburbs that share its name. Centred on Logan Road and the prominent Mount Gravatt hill, the suburb combines older detached housing, a growing unit market, local schools and community facilities, and convenient access to major employment, retail and education precincts. Its elevated terrain and substantial green space add to the appeal, but buyers still need to assess individual properties carefully for slope, road exposure, building condition and development influences. This Mount Gravatt suburb profile brings together current property data and practical local information to help buyers make a more informed purchase.
Mount Gravatt lies approximately 10 kilometres south-east of the Brisbane CBD and covers about 3.0 square kilometres. The suburb is distinct from Mount Gravatt East and Upper Mount Gravatt and is bordered by Holland Park, Holland Park West, Tarragindi, Nathan, Upper Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East. Its identity is closely linked to Mount Gravatt Hill and the lookout, while Logan Road forms the main commercial and transport spine. The suburb has a long history, evolving from an early farming district into an established residential area, with substantial post-war growth.
Mount Gravatt had 3,733 residents in 2021, up 10.9% from 3,366 in 2016. The 20–29 age group is the predominant cohort, although the 30–39 group is almost the same size. Couples with children are the largest household group at 44.3%, followed by childless couples at 36.5%, while single-parent households account for 16.7%. Owner-occupancy was 55.1% in 2021. The suburb has a well-educated population, with 37.4% of residents with recorded qualifications holding a bachelor’s degree and 12.3% holding postgraduate qualifications. Professionals are the largest occupational group at 34.6%, while 18.8% of households fall within the $182,000-plus income bracket.
Logan Road provides Mount Gravatt with a convenient local strip of shops, services, cafes and dining options. For larger-scale retail, Westfield Mt Gravatt in neighbouring Upper Mount Gravatt is one of Brisbane’s major shopping centres, while additional retail and dining are available in nearby Greenslopes, Holland Park and along the broader Logan Road corridor. The Mount Gravatt Showgrounds also serve as an important community venue, hosting the annual Mount Gravatt Show.
Mount Gravatt is well connected by road and bus, with rail services less prominent. Logan Road is the main north–south corridor through the suburb, while Creek Road provides an important east–west connection. Frequent bus services run along the major corridors, and access to the South East Busway is nearby. The Pacific Motorway is also readily accessible from surrounding suburbs. Buyers should consider traffic volumes and road noise for properties close to Logan Road, Creek Road, or other busy connecting streets.
Green space is a major feature of Mount Gravatt, with seven parks covering approximately 39.5% of the suburb. The Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve is the most prominent natural area, offering bushland, walking opportunities and panoramic views across Brisbane from the summit. The suburb’s elevated, bushland setting can be attractive, but buyers should consider slope, retaining walls, drainage, vegetation and relevant bushfire or environmental overlays when assessing properties near steeper or vegetated land.
Mount Gravatt itself is primarily residential, educational and service-oriented, yet it is well positioned near several major employment areas. Griffith University’s Nathan campus is immediately nearby, while the Upper Mount Gravatt commercial and retail precinct provides substantial employment in retail, professional services and hospitality. The suburb also has practical road and bus connections to the Brisbane CBD and employment centres along the south-eastern corridor.
The vast majority (57.78%) of properties in Mount Gravatt are free-standing houses.
The suburb is particularly well known for its post-war homes built between the 1950s and 1980s. A typical block size for this type of home is 600m2.
Mount Gravatt combines an established residential setting with strong access to schools, major retail, Griffith University and Brisbane’s southside transport network. However, the suburb contains a varied mix of older houses, renovated homes and attached dwellings, so comparable sales need to be selected carefully. A buyer’s agent familiar with Mount Gravatt can help assess value, identify location-specific compromises and complete the due diligence required before committing to a purchase.
The median house price in Mount Gravatt is $1,398,766 (August 2026).
For example a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 52 Middleton Street on 311m² sold for $1,425,000 on 9 September 2026. View the 52 Middleton Street sale
The median unit/townhouse price in Mount Gravatt is $863,738 (August 2026).
For example a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 9/64 Tenby Street sold for $865,000 on 22 July 2026. View the 9/64 Tenby Street sale
House prices have increased by 7.7% over the 12 months to August 2026. Over the longer term, house values have increased by approximately 108% since August 2020 and by around 28% over the past two years. Values reached a recent peak in April 2026 before easing by approximately 6.7% through to August. Cotality recorded 50 house sales over the rolling 12 months to June 2026.
The unit market has recorded stronger recent growth, up 15.0% over the last year. Unit values have increased by about 113% since August 2020 and about 32% over the past two years. Unlike houses, the unit median continued to rise through August 2026. Cotality recorded 24 unit sales over the rolling 12 months to June 2026, so unit statistics should still be considered alongside the characteristics of individual sales.
If you are considering buying in Mount Gravatt, Your Property Hound can assist with property search, appraisal, due diligence and negotiation. Our assessment considers recent comparable sales as well as the factors that can materially affect value within the suburb, including road exposure, slope, land usability, building condition, planning constraints and proximity to schools, transport and amenities.
Advertised stock in Mount Gravatt is currently limited, and several measures lack sufficient data for reliable reporting.
House stock on market is approximately 0.78%, with a vacancy rate of 1.13% and a gross rental yield of around 2.60%. Renters account for approximately 25% of houses. Data is insufficient to reliably report the house auction clearance rate, days on market, or vendor discount.
For units, stock on market is approximately 0.54%, with a particularly low vacancy rate of 0.23% and a gross rental yield of around 4.30%.
Renters account for approximately 79% of units. Insufficient data exists to reliably report the unit auction clearance rate, days on market, or vendor discount
**Statistics are accurate for September 2026
Mount Gravatt offers a mix of established housing, extensive green space, local schools and convenient access to major southside amenities. Its varied housing stock and topography mean that two properties with similar headline specifications can differ materially in value and long-term appeal. Your Property Hound can help assess comparable sales, investigate property and location risks, complete due diligence and negotiate the purchase on your behalf.
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