Eight Mile Plains vs Upper Mount Gravatt
The verdict
Upper Mount Gravatt rates higher for transport (73 vs 62). Upper Mount Gravatt is closer to the coast (14.4 km vs 15.6 km).
Scores
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 83 |
| Transport | 62 | 73 |
| Education | 76 | 75 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,326 | 10,800 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,917 | $1,657 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.2% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 43.9% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Eight Mile Plains — · Upper Mount Gravatt —
Property
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $665 | $675 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 418 | 417 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eight Mile Plains · Upper Mount Gravatt
Transport
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 20 |
| Parks | 33 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 52 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.6 km | 14.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Eight Mile Plains | Upper Mount Gravatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,326 | 10,800 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,640 | 11,869 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Eight Mile Plains and Upper Mount Gravatt have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Upper Mount Gravatt has a higher average school ICSEA (Eight Mile Plains 1059 vs Upper Mount Gravatt 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eight Mile Plains or Upper Mount Gravatt?
Upper Mount Gravatt has the higher transport score (Eight Mile Plains 62/100 vs Upper Mount Gravatt 73/100).
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