Mount Gravatt vs Upper Mount Gravatt
Upper Mount Gravatt (median $997,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mount Gravatt ($1,100,000).
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Mount Gravatt and Upper Mount Gravatt side by side
| Measure | Mount Gravatt | Upper Mount Gravatt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $997,500 |
| Median unit | $631,000 | $555,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1090 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,733 | 10,800 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 946 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°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 (30/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Gravatt (1090) sits above Upper Mount Gravatt (1071).
- For buyers
- Upper Mount Gravatt is the lower entry point at $997,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mount Gravatt offers the higher gross rental yield (3.55% vs 3.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mount Gravatt edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1071).
Mount Gravatt vs Upper Mount Gravatt: common questions
Is Mount Gravatt or Upper Mount Gravatt cheaper to buy in?
Upper Mount Gravatt has the lower median house price at $997,500, roughly 9% below Mount Gravatt ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Gravatt or Upper Mount Gravatt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Gravatt scores 1090 vs 1071 in Upper Mount Gravatt. 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, Mount Gravatt or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Upper Mount Gravatt scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, Mount Gravatt or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.55% in Mount Gravatt vs 3.54% in Upper Mount Gravatt. 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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