Upper Mount Gravatt vs Wishart
Upper Mount Gravatt (median $997,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Wishart ($1,300,000).
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Upper Mount Gravatt and Wishart side by side
| Measure | Upper Mount Gravatt | Wishart |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $997,500 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $555,000 | $686,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $770/wk |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | $353/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,800 | – |
| Median age | 33 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 972 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°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 (100/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wishart (1083) sits above Upper Mount Gravatt (1071).
- For buyers
- Upper Mount Gravatt is the lower entry point at $997,500 median, 23% 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 3.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wishart edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1071).
Upper Mount Gravatt vs Wishart: common questions
Is Upper Mount Gravatt or Wishart cheaper to buy in?
Upper Mount Gravatt has the lower median house price at $997,500, roughly 23% below Wishart ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Upper Mount Gravatt or Wishart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wishart scores 1083 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, Upper Mount Gravatt or Wishart?
Upper Mount Gravatt scores 100/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Upper Mount Gravatt or Wishart?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.54% in Upper Mount Gravatt vs 3.08% in Wishart. 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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