Upper Mt Gravatt
Postcode: 4122 | Distance to CBD: 10 km
Welcome to Upper Mt Gravatt
Upper Mt Gravatt is a popular Brisbane suburb with excellent facilities including Garden City Shopping Centre and countless major shops and businesses along Logan Road and in neighbouring Macgregor and Mt Gravatt.
The Hibiscus Sports Complex nearby in Klumpp Road has swimming pools, gyms, courts and a skate park. Residents of Upper Mt Gravatt are also close to the ANZ Stadium in Nathan and the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds in Logan Road.
For those who enjoy bushwalking Toohey Forest and Mt Gravatt Lookout are also only a short drive away.
Residents have a large selection of schools and restaurants to choose from and getting around is easy with the Upper Mt Gravatt park’n’ride busway station and close proximity to the South East Freeway.
Griffith University has campuses at both Mt Gravatt and Nathan which makes the suburb popular with students.
The Chinese Garden Restaurant on Logan Road is popular with diners and Southside Bingo is a hive of activity on Friday and Saturday nights - but be sure to arrive early!
Statistics
Upper Mt Gravatt is about 10km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 43% of households in this area are comprised of couples without children and a further 38% are couples with children. Stand alone houses account for over 88% of all dwellings, with townhouses accounting for a further 8%. The homes in this area were generally constructed in the 1940s, 50s and 60s and the blocks tend to be a good size. You’ll find plenty of large back yards around this area.
Local Events
Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.
- Eating and drinking
- There are plenty of dining options in and around Upper Mt Gravatt. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
- Shopping
- Garden City Shopping Centre, on the corner of Logan and Kessels Roads, has heaps of parking and a huge range of specialty stores, all major banks and 2 supermarkets – you’re bound to find whatever you’re after here.
- Education
- If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.
- Leisure
- Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.
Marion says: Where else can you jump your back fence and buy cheap plants and veges every Sunday, then walk the dogs up the lookout for a breathtaking view, then sit drinking wine on the back deck while the annual Indian festival plays at the showgrounds?