Eight Mile Plains vs Upper Mount Gravatt
Upper Mount Gravatt (median $997,500) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Eight Mile Plains ($1,410,000).
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Eight Mile Plains and Upper Mount Gravatt side by side
| Measure | Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,410,000 | $997,500 |
| Median unit | $607,000 | $555,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,326 | 10,800 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Upper Mount Gravatt scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Mount Gravatt (1071) sits above Eight Mile Plains (1060). Eight Mile Plains skews owner-occupied (63%), Upper Mount Gravatt runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
- For buyers
- Upper Mount Gravatt is the lower entry point at $997,500 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Upper Mount Gravatt offers the higher gross rental yield (3.54% vs 2.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Upper Mount Gravatt edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1060). Eight Mile Plains also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eight Mile Plains vs Upper Mount Gravatt: common questions
Is Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt cheaper to buy in?
Upper Mount Gravatt has the lower median house price at $997,500, roughly 29% below Eight Mile Plains ($1,410,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Mount Gravatt scores 1071 vs 1060 in Eight Mile Plains. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Upper Mount Gravatt scores 100/100 on walkability vs 44/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.54% in Upper Mount Gravatt vs 2.54% in Eight Mile Plains. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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