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Upper Mount Gravatt
4 km²
A young and international population defines Upper Mount Gravatt, where the typical resident is just 33. This community is far more diverse than most Australian areas, with nearly 39% of people born overseas and a high proportion of residents using a language other than English at home. The neighborhood is a dense, well-connected hub where high education levels and a transit-oriented lifestyle create a fast-paced, urban character. Recent growth is strong, with the population increasing by 24% since 2011.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 14.7% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over also represent a smaller share of the community than is typical across Australia.
International roots are very common here, as 38.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, Indian, and English are among the most common birthplaces after Australia.
Language diversity is high, with 33.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A significant shift has occurred over the last decade, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 21 points since 2011 to reach 41.2%.
The community is highly qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.8% completing Year 12, both figures sitting well above the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,664, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Personal incomes are slightly lower than the national typical figure of $805.
A lower share of residents live with a long-term health condition compared to most areas, though 6.8% of people require help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework.
First Nations residents are generally younger than the national average, and 60.3% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. About 27.1% of households consist of a single person living alone.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 44.3% of households renting. This is reflected in a higher typical weekly rent of $415 and a much lower rate of outright home ownership.
The area is exceptionally well-served by transit, with a high number of public transport stops and 8.1% of people commuting by public transport, which is well above the national figure.
The population is highly mobile, as 53.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much larger share of the community than is typical nationally.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 55.7%, and the unemployment rate of 7.1% is higher than the national figure.
The area is a strong hub for business with 1,481 companies. While it scores very highly for education and job skills, it ranks lower for general access to money and resources.
The area receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,061mm recorded.
Upper Mount Gravatt is a walker's paradise, with 98.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities and almost every home within a short stroll of a school or park.