Mount Gravatt East

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 35 and a much lower proportion of seniors than most areas. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Born overseas, 26.7% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 21.4% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 39.5% of residents report having no religion, which is around the middle for its level and about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.3%.

This is a highly educated community where 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 73.3%, placing it among the highest areas at this level.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with family weekly income at $2,464. This is consistent with the high education levels, and 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions affect 26.1% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of the population, slightly above the Australian average.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 28.4% of people providing this care, which is a little above the national figure. However, 14.9% of residents volunteer, which is lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with 206 residents. Year 12 completion among this group is 53.5%, which is far above the national average.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most are families, and couples with children make up 59.4% of all households.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 37.6%. This contributes to a typical weekly rent of $400 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,041, both of which are above the national figures.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6.0% of people commuting this way. The area is very well served, with a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, as 43.3% of people moved home in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the population.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.5%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, education, and professional roles.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can also reach a park or grocery store within a 15-minute walk.