It's not just Mt Gravatt but all the surrounding areas that has gone up. I like Mt Gravatt for the location but the houses there are old and small compared to neighbouring areas.
Our Kuraby house which we built last year for $290k was valued at $340k as around Dec 06 on completion. Now it's closer to $450k.
All the houses in Runcorn near Warrigal rd, 3br, 2 bath, dbl grg were selling for around $330k 6 mths ago, now min $420k. This area is so desirable that houses sell within 48 hrs.
The only place that is still a bargain is Woodridge....yes it's rough and a dump but the location is really good. It's like 5 mins from Mt Gravatt! and I reckon in another 12 mths time, that suburb's median will be up to $350k.
I love this area. It's so convenient with the express buses, and it's close to loads of shopping centres i.e Carindale, Garden City, Loganholme, lots of good schools and plenty of good and cheap eats.