Upper Mount Gravatt vs Nathan
Upper Mount Gravatt scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 14/100 ), 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 Nathan (1060). Nathan skews owner-occupied (63%), Upper Mount Gravatt runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
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Upper Mount Gravatt and Nathan side by side
| Measure | Upper Mount Gravatt | Nathan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $997,500 | – |
| Median unit | $555,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,800 | 1,085 |
| Median age | 33 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 972 mm | 946 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.1°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Upper Mount Gravatt edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1060).
Upper Mount Gravatt vs Nathan: common questions
Does Upper Mount Gravatt or Nathan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Mount Gravatt scores 1071 vs 1060 in Nathan. 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, Upper Mount Gravatt or Nathan?
Upper Mount Gravatt scores 100/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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.
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