157 Carmody Road, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
The property is located about 7.3 kilometres (approximately 4½ miles) southwest of the Brisbane GPO by road. It sits on the river‑peninsula that defines St Lucia.
Buses serve the area with routes terminating at the University of Queensland Bus Station, and a NightLink service provides late‑night buses on Fridays and Saturdays. The Eleanor Schonell Bridge carries dedicated bus, pedestrian and cycle traffic, and the CityCat ferry stops at Guyatt Park (about 0.7 km away). The nearest train stations are Toowong, Taringa and Indooroopilly.
The main commercial strip on Hawken Drive offers a local IGA supermarket, a variety of international restaurants, a medical centre, a dentist office and a post office/newsagency. Residents often enjoy the vibrant Friday night dining scene along this precinct.
St Lucia contains 15 parks with seating, playgrounds and picnic areas; Carawa Street Park, which has a dog off‑leash area, is one of the popular local spots. These parks are maintained by the Brisbane City Council and are within walking distance of the property.
The St Lucia Golf Links, an 18‑hole public course in the south‑west of the suburb, is nearby and welcomes players of all skill levels. The St Lucia Bowls Club and Toowong Rowing Club are also within a short drive, offering bowling greens and rowing facilities respectively.
Historic sites within walking distance include Vida and Jayne Lahey’s House (about 0.5 km away) and Langer House (approximately 0.7 km away). Both are recognized for their cultural significance in St Lucia.
Yes, every Saturday morning at 7 a.m. a free 5 km parkrun takes place near the University of Queensland, opposite the UQ Aquatics Centre on Sir William Macgregor Drive. It welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.
