Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Upper Mount Gravatt Brisbane, Queensland
Busway station
Upper Mount Gravatt Location in Queensland
Population	10,800 (2021 census)
• Density	2,510/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4122
Area	4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.5 km (8 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (MacGregor Ward)
State electorate(s)	Mansfield
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Suburbs around Upper Mount Gravatt: Mount Gravatt Mount Gravatt East Mansfield Nathan Upper Mount Gravatt Wishart MacGregor MacGregor Eight Mile Plains

Upper Mount Gravatt is a lively suburb located south of Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia. It's a place where many people live and work. In 2021, about 10,800 people called Upper Mount Gravatt home.

Exploring Upper Mount Gravatt's Location

Upper Mount Gravatt is situated just south of the suburb of Mount Gravatt. Over the past 15 years, it has grown into a very important area. Major roads like Logan Road and the Pacific Motorway pass through it. The South-East Busway also makes it easy to travel around.

A Mini-City Hub

This suburb is often seen as a smaller version of a city centre. It's similar to other important areas in Brisbane like Indooroopilly, Chermside, and Carindale. Upper Mount Gravatt is home to the State Netball Centre, a large police station, and a regional office for the Australian Taxation Office.

For people living in the southern parts of Brisbane, Upper Mount Gravatt has been a main hub for a long time.

Westfield Mt Gravatt: A Shopping Destination

Westfield Mt Gravatt is a huge shopping centre in the area. It's a major "hub" with many shops, services, and popular restaurants. Right below it, you'll find a bus interchange and the Upper Mount Gravatt Busway Station, making it easy to get there. The centre is located at the corner of Logan Road and Kessels Road.

A Look Back: History of Upper Mount Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt has a rich history, especially with its schools and shopping centres.

Early Schools in the Area

• Upper Mount Gravatt State School: This school first opened its doors on 1 October 1929. It was also known as Mount Gravatt Upper State School.
• St Bernard's School: Established on 24 January 1953 by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, this Catholic primary school started in a building that was both a church and a school.
• MacKillop College: Originally named St Joseph's High School for Girls, it began in 1964 in Holland Park. In 1970, it moved to Klumpp Road, sharing a site with St Bernard's School and Clairvaux College.
• Clairvaux College: The Christian Brothers opened this school on 1 February 1966, also on the same large site as St Bernard's.

Big Changes and Growth

• Westfield Mt Gravatt Opens: This large shopping centre first opened on 1 October 1970. It was a big event, costing $10 million to build and covering a huge area.
• Garden City Library: The Brisbane City Council opened the Garden City Library as one of the first businesses inside Westfield Mt Gravatt. It was updated in 1996.
• St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: This school was founded on 4 March 1973 by the Presentation Sisters. It saw a big increase in students in 1979 when another nearby school closed.
• Clairvaux MacKillop College: In 1985, MacKillop College (a girls' school) and Clairvaux College (a boys' school) joined together to form one combined school.

Who Lives in Upper Mount Gravatt?

The population of Upper Mount Gravatt has been growing over the years.

• In 2011, there were 8,851 people living here.
• By 2016, the population had grown to 9,241 people.
• In 2021, the number of residents reached 10,800.

Many people living in Upper Mount Gravatt were born in Australia. However, it's also a diverse community with people from many different countries, including New Zealand, China, India, England, and Korea. While most people speak English at home, other languages like Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Arabic, and Greek are also spoken.

Learning in Upper Mount Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt has several schools, offering education from primary to secondary levels.

Primary Schools

• Upper Mount Gravatt State School: This is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 1899 Logan Road and also has a special education program.
• St Bernard's School: A Catholic primary school for Prep to Year 6 students, found at 1823 Logan Road.
• St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: Another Catholic primary school for Prep to Year 6, located at 388 Newnham Road.

Secondary Schools

• Clairvaux MacKillop College: This is a Catholic secondary school for both boys and girls, from Year 7 to Year 12. It is located on Klumpp Road.

There isn't a government secondary school directly in Upper Mount Gravatt. Students often attend nearby government high schools like Mount Gravatt State High School in Mount Gravatt, Mansfield State High School in Mansfield, or MacGregor State High School in MacGregor.

Fun Things to Do in Upper Mount Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt offers several places for recreation and community activities.

• Garden City Library: The Brisbane City Council runs a public library inside Westfield Mt Gravatt, where you can find books, computers, and quiet spaces to study.
• Mount Gravatt Vultures: If you like Australian Rules Football, the Mount Gravatt Vultures play in the Queensland Australian Football League. They are located on Klumpp Road and even won a championship in 2007!
• Sporting Complexes: The Hibiscus Sporting Complex and the Mount Gravatt PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) are also on Klumpp Road, offering various sports and activities.

Images for kids

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  Malinya Place Park, 2017

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  Library entrance in Westfield Mt Gravatt Shopping Centre, 2018

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  The entrance to Upper Mount Gravatt Progress Hall, 2011