Mount Gravatt East, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Gravatt EastBrisbane, Queensland |
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Mount Gravatt East Aquatic Centre, 2009
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 Mount Gravatt East
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 12,428 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,702/km2 (7,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1967 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4122 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 11.0 km (7 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Holland Park Ward) | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mansfield | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Gravatt East is a suburb located in the southern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a lively community where many people live. In 2021, about 12,428 people called Mount Gravatt East home.
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Exploring Mount Gravatt East's Landscape
Mount Gravatt East is found about 8 kilometres (5 miles) southeast of Brisbane's city centre. It's a place with different types of hills.
One of these hills is Mount Thompson. It stands about 190 metres (623 feet) above sea level.
There's also an old quarry along Pine Mountain Road. This quarry has filled with water over time. Even though it's fenced off for safety, some people have tried to use it for swimming. However, a report from the Brisbane City Council found that the water is not safe for swimming. It has a very low pH level, which means it's quite acidic, and it contains traces of metals.
A Glimpse into History
Mount Gravatt East officially became a suburb in 1967. Its name comes from a nearby landmark called Mount Gravatt. This mountain was named in 1840 by a surveyor named Robert Dixon. He named it after Lieutenant George Gravatt, who was in charge of the Moreton Bay penal colony for a short time in 1839.
In 1891, a property known as the Blantyre estate was sold. Twelve smaller pieces of land were put up for sale. These were located at the corner of Cavendish Road and Creek Road.
Creek Road State School first opened its doors on August 29, 1955. In January 1956, its name was changed to Mount Gravatt East State School.
Seton College, a Catholic school, was started on February 3, 1964. It was founded by the Daughters of Charity of St Elizabeth Ann Seton.
St Marks Lutheran Primary School opened on January 23, 2006. However, this school has since closed down.
Who Lives in Mount Gravatt East?
In 2011, Mount Gravatt East had a population of 10,891 people. Slightly more than half were female (50.9%), and 49.1% were male. The average age of people living here was 34 years old, which is a bit younger than the average age across Australia.
Most people (71.8%) living in Mount Gravatt East were born in Australia. Other countries where residents were born include New Zealand (3.5%), England (2.8%), India (2.2%), South Africa (1%), and China (0.9%). English was the main language spoken at home by 79.8% of residents. Other languages spoken included Greek, Mandarin, Arabic, Punjabi, and Cantonese.
By 2016, the population of Mount Gravatt East had grown to 11,838 people. In 2021, the population increased further to 12,428 people.
Schools in Mount Gravatt East
Mount Gravatt East has a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6.
- Mount Gravatt East State School is located on Newnham Road. In 2017, it had 283 students.
There is also a Catholic secondary school:
- Seton College is a Catholic school for students in Years 7 to 12. It is located at 1148 Cavendish Road. In 2017, 326 students attended Seton College.
Mount Gravatt East does not have its own government secondary school. Students usually attend high schools in nearby suburbs. These include Mount Gravatt State High School in Mount Gravatt, Cavendish Road State High School in Holland Park, and Mansfield State High School in Mansfield.
Local Places and Services
The Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox Church is a place of worship in Mount Gravatt East. It is located at 269 Creek Road. Their special celebration day is August 15th.
