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Mt Gravatt Motorway Trap Claims Wildlife as Residents Demand Urgent Action

Photo Credit: Koala Brisbane Rescue South Inc/ Facebook

With an alarming 146 endangered koalas killed locally in a single year, a community in Mt Gravatt is demanding immediate road safety upgrades after a terrified marsupial was discovered boxed against a concrete barrier without an escape route.

Kelly, a local motorist, was exiting the Pacific Motorway onto Klumpp Road. A koala sat huddled against the stark concrete. How many drivers simply pass by without noticing? Completely trapped by the heavy infrastructure, the animal faced a deadly bottleneck.

Toohey Forest offers a leafy haven for native animals, yet it borders a dangerous maze of bitumen. Wandering marsupials frequently navigate toward the M3, only to find themselves stranded on exit ramps. Once their paws hit the road, steep walls and speeding traffic seal their fate. Twenty-two koalas lost their lives at this exact location last year alone.

Locals are refusing to wait for the next casualty. Advocates urge the installation of dedicated underpasses, smart artificial intelligence detection systems, and dynamic road signs that respond to animal movement. They also propose swapping solid walls for wildlife-friendly alternatives that allow trapped creatures to climb away from danger.

Until these upgrades happen, unpaid citizens shoulder the heavy lifting. Groups such as Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc. rely entirely on volunteers who sacrifice their personal time, petrol, and supplies to handle animal protection.

Published Date 06-August-2026

Mount Gravatt East Residents Reminded to Give Nesting Birds Space

Photo Credit: Australian Museum

Mount Gravatt East recorded eight bird swooping reports during 2025–26, placing the suburb equal fourth across Brisbane as residents are reminded to give nesting birds space during their defensive breeding periods.

Mount Gravatt East Records Eight Reports

Mount Gravatt East shared its eight-report total with Camp Hill and Hendra. Coorparoo recorded the highest number with 14, followed by Carindale with 12 and Runcorn with nine.

BCC received 311 swooping reports during 2025–26, with more than half recorded during September and October. The total was lower than the 428 contacts recorded across Brisbane in 2024–25.

The local figures provide a reminder that residents can encounter different kinds of defensive nesting behaviour during periods when birds are protecting eggs and young.

Magpies are the best-known swooping birds, although plovers, butcherbirds, magpie-larks, little friarbirds, noisy miners and crows are also among species identified as known to swoop.

bird nesting — Photo Credit: Australian Museum

Different Birds Protect Nests in Different Ways

Magpies are most likely to swoop from August to November, during their peak breeding season when they are actively protecting eggs and chicks. Their defensive behaviour is usually concentrated within about 100–200 metres of the nest, although this can vary depending on the individual bird and how close people come to the nesting site.

Magpies often choose elevated structures such as tall trees, power poles or streetlights for nesting and lookout points, which can bring them into close contact with pedestrians, cyclists and park users.

Masked lapwings (also known as spur-winged plovers) are another common species involved in swooping incidents. Unlike magpies, they typically nest on the ground in open, exposed areas such as parks, sports fields, school grounds and roadside verges.

community safety — Photo Credit: Australian Museum

Because their nests are so visible, lapwings are highly protective and may swoop at people or use distraction displays such as feigning a broken wing to lure perceived threats away from their eggs or chicks.

Pied butcherbirds can also display swooping behaviour during breeding season. They usually build nests in tree forks, often in suburban streets, backyards and local parks. While generally less aggressive than magpies, they will still defend a territory around the nest if they feel it is threatened, particularly when chicks are present.

Other native birds, including noisy miners, magpie-larks, friarbirds and crows, may also act defensively during breeding season. In most cases, this behaviour is temporary and closely tied to nesting activity, with birds becoming protective only while eggs or young are present in the immediate area.

Mount Gravatt East bird swooping — Photo Credit: Australian Museum

Sharing Outdoor Spaces During Nesting Periods

People encountering a known defence zone are advised to avoid it where possible and use another route. In some cases, moving to the opposite side of the street can provide enough distance from a nest.

Broad-brimmed hats, sunglasses and umbrellas can help protect the face. A cyclist being swooped by a magpie is advised to dismount and walk rather than continue riding through the defended area.

Birds should not be deliberately provoked, and people are advised against yelling, throwing objects or fighting back. Young magpies should also not be approached because adult birds may still be watching nearby.

Warning signs can alert others to nesting and defence areas, particularly where children and older people may pass through. Swooping birds can also be reported to BCC so locations can be monitored and warning signs installed.

Published 5-August-2026

Upper Mount Gravatt Apartment Proposal Aims to Deliver 175 New Homes

A major apartment development proposed for Upper Mount Gravatt could deliver 175 new homes to Brisbane’s housing supply, with plans for three residential towers near Westfield Mt Gravatt and one of the city’s busiest public transport interchanges.

Read: Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Precinct Plan Opens for Community Consultation

The development application seeks approval to redevelop five adjoining residential properties at 101 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road and neighbouring lots on Mascar Street into a residential complex comprising three towers between nine and 10 storeys. The project would be delivered in two stages and offer a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments.

Planning documents state the proposal has been designed to support higher-density living close to jobs, shopping and public transport while making a positive contribution to Brisbane’s housing supply. The site falls within the proposed Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct, where future planning aims to accommodate more residents around an existing major centre.

Designed for Urban Living

The proposed development includes a range of communal facilities intended to support everyday living beyond individual apartments. Rooftop gardens, children’s play areas, barbecue areas, meeting rooms, a library and shared communal spaces, including shared mahjong tables, are planned across the complex. Two basement levels would provide 314 car parking spaces for residents and visitors.

According to the planning report, the buildings adopt a contemporary architectural style featuring recessed façades, articulated forms and varied materials to create visual interest while responding to Brisbane’s subtropical climate. The design also incorporates Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” principles through features that promote natural light, ventilation and outdoor living.

The planning report states the site’s proximity to high-frequency public transport and commercial precincts makes it well suited to residential infill development. Future residents would be within walking distance of Westfield Mt Gravatt and the adjoining bus interchange, while nearby retail, dining and other services would also be easily accessible.

Supporting Future Growth

The proposal focuses on increasing housing within an established suburb served by retail, transport and community facilities. Planning documents state the built form has been designed to respond to the emerging character of the Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road corridor while contributing positively to the public realm.

The application was lodged by SCAS Leaf 4 Pty Ltd, a company established in 2025 and associated with SC Group. The planning report states the project aims to contribute to Upper Mount Gravatt’s transition toward higher-density urban living through a contemporary residential development close to an established major centre.

The development would replace the existing houses across the 4,599-square-metre site with a new apartment community, subject to approval through Brisbane City Council’s development assessment process. While the proposed Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan has not yet been finalised, the planning report states the proposal is consistent with the area’s emerging planning direction by delivering additional housing close to employment, services and high-frequency public transport.

Read: Newnham Hotel Becomes Holiday Hub for Upper Mt Gravatt Families

If approved, the project would add 175 apartments to Upper Mount Gravatt while introducing a range of shared facilities designed to support contemporary apartment living in one of Brisbane’s designated growth areas.

Published 31-July-2026

Rate Money Mount Gravatt Branch Opens With Focus On Self-Employed Borrowers

A new lending branch has opened in Mount Gravatt, where Ruchir Kakkar will work with self-employed borrowers and build connections with local financial and property professionals.

Non-bank lender Rate Money opened the branch on 24 July 2026, extending its Queensland presence while establishing another local operation focused on people who work for themselves.

Local Connections At Mount Gravatt Branch

Kakkar recently joined Rate Money as Branch Principal and will lead the Mount Gravatt branch.

Alongside lending services for self-employed customers, the branch will work with local accountants, financial advisers, real estate professionals and business consultants.

For Kakkar, the move to Queensland is a fresh start. His plans include developing relationships in the area, broadening his professional network and working with business owners on their lending needs.

The local focus aligns with Rate Money’s broader specialisation in loans for self-employed Australians. The company was established in 2019 by mortgage professionals Ryan Gair, Glenn Maynard and Luke Sheales to provide home loan options for this group of borrowers.

Queensland Network Expands

The Mount Gravatt opening forms part of Rate Money’s continuing expansion in Queensland and across Australia.

Chief executive Ryan Gair has identified Queensland’s population and business growth as factors behind the company’s decision to expand its presence in the state, particularly for lending services aimed at self-employed customers.

Rate Money now operates branches across several states, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, and has also entered Western Australia.

The company says more than 15,000 self-employed Australians have accessed over $10 billion in financing through Rate Money since it began operating.

Rate Money Mount Gravatt — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

While the lender is continuing to increase its national branch network, the Mount Gravatt operation will concentrate on establishing local relationships with borrowers and professionals working across finance, property and business services.

Kakkar will lead that work as the branch develops its network in Mount Gravatt and the surrounding professional community.

Published 30-July-2026

Mount Gravatt Crime Figures Show 526 Offences Over The Past Year

Mount Gravatt locals are being reminded to stay alert after the latest suburb crime figures showed 526 offences were recorded over the past year.

The largest category was other theft (excluding unlawful entry), with 250 offences. That was followed by drug offences (55), traffic and related offences (45) and other property damage (32). The figures also show 27 assaults, 24 unlawful entry offences, 23 unlawful use of motor vehicles and 22 good order offences.

Daytime recorded the highest total

The time-of-day chart shows 6am to 2pm as the busiest period, with 212 offences. The 2pm to 10pm period recorded 180 offences, while the overnight 10pm to 6am period recorded 134.

The day-of-week chart shows Sunday with the highest total, followed by Saturday and then the middle of the week. The monthly chart shows a rise in August and September, a softer run through summer and autumn, and another lift later in the year.

Crime Stoppers issues money-trap warning

The Mount Gravatt data comes as Crime Stoppers Queensland is warning people about organised crime “money traps”.

In a media release dated 23 July 2026, the group said criminals are using fake job offers, social media messages and promises of easy money to recruit people into moving criminal funds. Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said these approaches can look genuine, which is why people should be cautious.

The warning signs include unsolicited job offers, requests to receive or transfer money through a personal bank account, requests to share banking details or allow someone else to use an account, and pressure to act quickly or keep the arrangement secret.

The campaign has a particular focus on international students and temporary visa holders, but Crime Stoppers says the message applies to everyone.

Anyone with information about suspicious activity can report it anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Published 29-July-2026

Mt Gravatt Show Marks 110 Years With Classic Traditions and Family Entertainment

The countdown is almost over for one of Brisbane’s longest-running community events, with the 110th annual Mt Gravatt Show set to deliver a weekend packed with entertainment, competitions, and country show traditions.

Read: Budding Creatives Invited to Exhibit at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds

Running on Saturday, 25 July from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 26 July from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road, this year’s event celebrates more than a century of community involvement while offering attractions for visitors of all ages.

A Weekend Packed With Entertainment

The 2026 program blends long-standing agricultural traditions with modern family entertainment. Visitors can watch the FMX Kaos International Freestyle Team perform freestyle motocross stunt displays, enjoy Saturday night’s fireworks, meet animals in the nursery and wildlife encounter areas, browse market stalls and food vendors, and experience amusement rides throughout the weekend.

Families will also have the chance to see Paw Patrol characters on 26 July, while live music and other performances will run across the showgrounds.

Away from the main entertainment, the show remains firmly rooted in competition. This year’s program includes 21 competition categories spanning agriculture, horticulture, livestock and creative arts. Entries range from cattle and show jumping to cooking, Lego, arts and crafts, reflecting the broad mix of interests that has long been part of the event.

Bookings are required, with tickets available through the Mt Gravatt Show website.

A Community Event Built by Volunteers

Behind the rides and entertainment is an event that continues to rely heavily on community participation.

The Mt Gravatt Show Society says the show has endured for more than 110 years because of the ongoing support of volunteers, exhibitors, competitors, sponsors and local partners. Society president Justin Rosenberg said the event continues to showcase community spirit, local talent and agricultural traditions while evolving to provide new experiences for today’s families. He also acknowledged the many people whose contributions have helped keep the show running across generations, describing it as an event that belongs to the community and continues because of that support.

The showgrounds also host other major events throughout the year, including the Mt Gravatt Rodeo, which is scheduled to return on Saturday, 12 September.

More Than a Century of Local History

The Mt Gravatt Show traces its beginnings to 1915, when the first event was held in James Paddock behind the Mount Gravatt Hotel and alongside Mt Gravatt State School.

Within a few years, the growing event relocated to what is now the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds after land was acquired for a permanent home. Historical records from the Mt Gravatt Show Society note that the first show at the current site took place in 1918 on land purchased from Robert Grieve, with additional adjoining land temporarily provided for the event. The society itself was established shortly after the First World War and has continued to develop the show ever since.

Over the decades, the annual show has become a fixture on Brisbane’s community calendar, preserving agricultural traditions while adapting to changing interests and expectations. Livestock competitions now sit alongside stunt performances, family attractions and creative exhibits, helping introduce new generations to an event that has been held for more than 110 years.

Read: Mt Gravatt Fashion Market Closed After Trespassing Complaint Filed Against Organisers

As preparations enter their final days, organisers are inviting residents from Mount Gravatt and surrounding suburbs to be part of another chapter in the show’s history. Whether visitors come for the competitions, the entertainment, the fireworks or simply a day out with family and friends, the 110th Mt Gravatt Show celebrates both its long history and the community support that has sustained it across generations.

Published 20-July-2026

Family Outbids Developers to Claim $1.85M Time-Capsule Brisbane Property

One of Upper Mount Gravatt’s last remaining double blocks has sold under the hammer for $1.85 million, after a fiercely contested auction drew 13 registered bidders and an emotional send-off from the family who had owned the property since it was built.

The post-war home at 52 Wanda Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, went to auction on 1 July, attracting a large crowd and five highly active buyers competing for the 809sq m block.

A Battle Between Families and Developers

The property drew strong interest from developers, who saw potential for a traditional two-lot subdivision, but the winning bid ultimately came from a local family.

The successful buyers, who had missed out on several recent auctions, outbid the developer market to secure the entire site.

The sale marked the first time the property had been offered to the market since its construction in the 1950s.

Built by its original owners, the home was sold by their children following their mother’s recent passing, adding an emotional layer to the auction.

A Rare Post-War Find

Located within walking distance of the Lumley Street shops and Abbeville Street Park, the property represented a rare chance to secure a large landholding in one of Brisbane’s high-growth suburban pockets.

Ray White Mount Gravatt sales agent James Austin said the flat, south-facing allotment, its wide 20.1m frontage and the original three-bedroom home made the property a rare find in the 4122 postcode.

Preserving the Double Block

Mr Austin said the family planned to knock down the original home and build a single, large family residence across the double block.

According to Mr. Austin, an 809-square-meter flat block has become an incredible rarity in the local area. He noted that despite a significant wave of interest from developers looking to subdivide the land for profit, a local family ultimately won the auction.

Instead of splitting the block to build two properties, the new owners intend to demolish the original 1950s structure to make way for a single, large dream home.

“It was an incredibly emotional sale for the sellers who were parting with their family home for the very first time,” Mr Austin said.

“To see it go to a local family who have been trying so hard in this market, and who now plan to build their absolute dream lifestyle home across the entire double block, is a truly special result for the neighbourhood.”

Published 3-July-2026

Upper Mount Gravatt College Marks 40-Year Story Shaped by Two Catholic Schools

Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education

Clairvaux MacKillop College in Upper Mount Gravatt is marking 40 years as a college in 2026, with a story shaped by earlier Catholic schooling at Holland Park and the eventual joining of two neighbouring secondary schools in Brisbane’s south.

A College Story With Earlier Roots

Clairvaux MacKillop College’s 40-year milestone in 2026 is part of a longer local history.

Now a Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school on Klumpp Road, the college was formed from two foundation schools: Clairvaux College and MacKillop Catholic College. Its identity reflects the traditions of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St Joseph, which shaped the two schools that came before it.

Although the current college marks four decades, its wider story reaches back to 1918, when a three-acre site at Holland Park was purchased by Archbishop Emeritus James Duhig. That site later became home to Catholic schooling and is now home to St Joachim’s School.

Upper Mount Gravatt Catholic secondary school — Photo Credit: Clairvaux MacKillop College/Facebook

From Holland Park to Upper Mount Gravatt

The Holland Park campus was first associated with a co-educational primary school and later a secondary girls’ school. By 1970, the campus was running short of space for both primary and secondary students.

That led to plans for the secondary girls’ college, then known as St Joseph’s College, to move to the larger Upper Mount Gravatt site. MacKillop College is recorded as opening behind Clairvaux College in 1971, giving girls a Catholic secondary school on the same Upper Mount Gravatt grounds.

Clairvaux College had opened earlier, in 1966, after the need for Catholic secondary schooling in the growing Mount Gravatt area was identified in the early 1960s. Brother Surawski was the first principal of Clairvaux College, while Sister Margaret Mary Campbell was the first principal of MacKillop College.

For years, the two schools operated separately on adjoining grounds. Clairvaux College served boys, while MacKillop College served girls.

How Clairvaux MacKillop College Came Together

A decision to amalgamate the two colleges was made in late 1984. The process began in 1985 under the principalship of Dr Tony Baker.

Clairvaux MacKillop College was established in 1986, retaining the names of both foundation colleges. Full integration was later completed in 1988.

The college’s formation brought together two school communities, two histories and two Catholic education traditions. The result was a co-educational secondary college that continued the academic, sporting, cultural and pastoral care foundations of its predecessors.

Clairvaux MacKillop College Upper Mount Gravatt — Photo Credit: Clairvaux MacKillop College/Facebook

Campus Life and Learning Pathways

The Upper Mount Gravatt campus now includes open spaces, sporting fields, courts, indoor sports facilities and dedicated training areas. Students also use contemporary classrooms, science laboratories, technology centres, a learning centre and an auditorium.

Creative learning is supported through music studios, dance areas and performance spaces. The curriculum includes vocational pathways, STEM programs, engineering, psychology, arts, humanities and science subjects.

The college also runs an Academic Excellence extension program, with 120 students currently taking part. The program covers science, technology, humanities and the arts, with some students undertaking university subjects before finishing school.

Anniversary Year Continues

Clairvaux MacKillop College marked the milestone with a Back to Clairvaux MacKillop College evening on 19 June.

A 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner is scheduled for 11 September for parents, past staff and the broader community. Past student and NRL player Luke Bateman is due to attend, along with other alumni.

The anniversary year also includes Australian Education Awards recognition. STEM and Academic Excellence Coordinator Dr Maynard Victor Erece was nominated for Secondary School Teacher of the Year in the non-government category, while the college was nominated for the Street Science Best STEM Program award. Curriculum Leader Science Katrina Dalglish was also nominated for Department Head of the Year.

Published 1-July-2026

Reclaimed Pine Cross Becomes Centrepiece of Wishart Chapel

Photo Credit: Carinity

A chapel at Carinity Wishart Gardens has reopened after a makeover shaped by a collaboration between the Wishart seniors’ community and Gateway Men’s Shed in Mackenzie.

The chapel serves residents of the Carinity Wishart Gardens aged care home and the adjacent retirement village. It has been refreshed as a quiet place where residents and families can sit, pray and reflect.

At the centre of the renewed space is a cross made from reclaimed pine. The piece was created over two months, with most of the work completed by Ethan Sanders, the youngest member of Gateway Men’s Shed, which is aligned with Gateway Baptist Church at Mackenzie.

Carinity approached the men’s shed while the chapel was being refreshed and reopened, asking whether members could design, make and install a cross for the room.

The final design was developed after several options were considered, with input from other members of the men’s shed. The completed cross uses three pieces of reclaimed pine, giving older material a new place inside the chapel.

Carinity Wishart Gardens chapel interior — Caption: *Peter Karanges from Gateway Men’s Shed with Carinity Wishart Gardens chaplain, Warren Prescott, and retirement village resident, Marie Withers.*
Photo Credit: Carinity

Lighting Added to Complement the Chapel

The cross was first built to sit flat against the wall, before lighting was added to give it a softer presence in the room.

It can be illuminated in 12 different colour tones, allowing the lighting to be adjusted for different events held in the chapel. The feature was also designed to sit alongside the chapel’s stained-glass windows and existing room lighting.

The refreshed chapel also includes scripture readings on the walls and a television screen used to display bible verses and calming imagery.

Reclaimed pine cross inside Wishart chapel — Caption: *Carinity Wishart Gardens aged care resident, Jacqueline Bigby, checks out the revamped chapel.*
Photo Credit: Carinity

Mackenzie Collaboration Reaches Beyond One Chapel

Carinity CEO Kevin Griffiths said the chapel provides residents and their families with a place for rest, prayer and reflection.

He said the space was also intended for people who may not identify as believers, including those moving through difficult stages of life or grieving the death of a loved one.

The collaboration between Carinity Wishart Gardens and Gateway Men’s Shed has also led to relationships being established between other Carinity aged care homes and local church-based men’s sheds.

Published 29-June-2026

A Six-Storey Apartment Block and Ten Townhouses Are Taking Shape on Cremin Street

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An amended development application has been lodged for the second stage of a residential project at 10–12 Cremin Street and 1–5 Player Street in Upper Mount Gravatt, proposing a six-storey apartment building alongside an approved three-storey townhouse component to create a combined community of 50 dwellings on a 2,762-square-metre site.

The application, an “Other Change” to the existing approved development, has been designed by Nettleton Tribe and planned by Mewing Planning Consultants. It modifies the approved built form for the apartment building component while retaining the broader structure of a combined apartment and townhouse development that fronts Cremin Street, Pickworth Street and Player Street.

The Cremin Street site sits within the Upper Mount Gravatt Medium Density Sub-Precinct of the Mt Gravatt Corridor Neighbourhood Plan, an area zoned to accommodate exactly this kind of mid-rise infill development in a location with strong access to public transport, retail and employment along the Mount Gravatt corridor.

Fifty dwellings across two distinct building types

The combined development delivers 50 residential dwellings through two building forms that serve different household types. The six-storey apartment building contains 40 apartments, split between 10 one-bedroom and 30 two-bedroom configurations, with private balconies ranging from 12.6 to 35 square metres.

The three-storey townhouse component provides 10 four-bedroom townhouses, adding a family-scale housing type to a development that otherwise skews toward smaller household sizes.

One of the more distinctive elements of the project is its use of modular construction methodology, an approach that carries structural and delivery advantages, particularly for a site of this complexity where two different building types must be integrated coherently across a relatively compact 2,762-square-metre footprint.

Shared facilities include a resident common room and administration area, secure bicycle storage for 40 resident and 14 visitor spaces, and 77 vehicle parking spaces across basement and ground-level areas, comprising 71 resident spaces and six visitor spaces. Lift access runs throughout the apartment building.

A streetscape designed to hold its ground

The Cremin Street frontage has been a focus of the design work from Nettleton Tribe. The built form uses vertical and horizontal structural rhythms expressed through setbacks, balconies, facade treatments and vertical breaks to create visual interest and variation along the street edge.

Ground-level landscaping along Cremin Street and the northern boundary adds a subtropical planting layer that softens the transition between the building and the public realm.

Mewing Planning Consultants describe the proposed changes as maintaining a high-quality architectural outcome that remains coherent with the previously approved tower form while improving the streetscape presentation. The ground-floor interface with Cremin Street is heavily landscaped, and the primary pedestrian entrance opens directly onto Cremin Street, keeping foot traffic oriented toward the main frontage.

Vehicle access runs via Pickworth Street rather than Cremin Street, separating pedestrian and vehicle movement at the street level.

Deep planting covers 389 square metres, representing 14.1 per cent of the site. Communal open space of 138.17 square metres provides residents with a shared outdoor area, supplemented by private balconies on each apartment.

Upper Mount Gravatt’s growing residential density

Upper Mount Gravatt has been absorbing increased residential density for several years, driven by its strong position along the Mount Gravatt corridor and its access to Garden City shopping centre, Logan Road retail, South East Busway services and Griffith University’s Nathan campus.

The Mt Gravatt Corridor Neighbourhood Plan has channelled that growth toward medium and higher density residential forms in precincts like the one surrounding Cremin Street, where the mix of lot sizes and street connectivity makes consolidation and infill development workable.

The Cremin Street project, with its combination of apartments and four-bedroom townhouses, reflects the kind of housing diversity the corridor plan envisages — different dwelling types for different household sizes in a location that does not require a car for most daily needs.

The application can be viewed through Brisbane’s planning portal.

Published 29-June-2026