Average rent in Mount Gravatt, QLD2026

Mount Gravatt is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 9km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 15,873 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $395/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 39% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,873

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Brisbane
9 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
67%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Mount Gravatt

Mount Gravatt commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $395/week — about 10% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (59% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (67%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 15,873, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Mount Gravatt is 9km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mount Gravatt?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mount Gravatt, QLD was $395. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Mount Gravatt rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Mount Gravatt sat at $395 — 10% above the state average. The suburb is 9km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (67% separate houses, 20% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mount Gravatt have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mount Gravatt's $395/week (ABS 2021): Regents Park - Heritage Park, Bald Hills, Mount Sheridan. On the higher end, you've got Glass House Mountains, Sunnybank, Alexandra Hills. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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