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Mount Gravatt
3 km²
A far higher proportion of residents hold university degrees here than in the rest of Queensland, making Mount Gravatt a highly qualified community. This is a relatively young area, where the typical resident is 36 and many live in rented homes or apartments. With a strong presence of overseas-born residents and a wide variety of languages spoken, the neighbourhood is more diverse than most similar areas. Its position provides easy access to the city and an exceptionally walkable environment.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. About 17.3% of the population are children, while 14.6% are seniors, a figure that is a little below the state and national averages.
People born overseas make up 26.7% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 19.9% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state figure. English remains the main language for 74.8% of residents.
About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.5%.
This is a highly educated area where 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above both the state and national averages. Year 12 completion is also very high at 72.4%.
Typical incomes are high here, with the usual weekly family income reaching $2,438. This is a little above the national figure, and 25.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 10.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Other health stats, such as those needing help with daily activities, are around the middle for similar areas.
Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, though they remain a little above the state and national figures at 16.0%.
First Nations residents make up a small part of the community. Notably, Year 12 completion for this group is 56.5%, which is far above the national figure.
One-third of people live alone, a figure well above the national average. This contributes to smaller households, with a typical 2.3 people per home.
Renting is very common here, with 42.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are also much less common than in other areas, and typical weekly rents are $380.
Public transport use is very high, with 7.2% of people commuting by it, well above the national average. The area is well-served by 24 stops and 51 routes, and 21.4% of the workforce works from home.
The community is quite mobile, as 47% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.1% of the population.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common, and 60.6% of the workforce is employed full-time.
The area is very walkable, with 96.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school.