221 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 20, 221 Sir Fred Schonell Drive.
The unit is situated in St Lucia, a riverside suburb of Brisbane that lies about 7 km southwest of the Brisbane GPO. It sits on Sir Fred Schonell Drive, one of the three main thoroughfares serving the University of Queensland campus.
Guyatt Park ferry wharf is only 0.2 km away, and West End ferry wharf is about 0.4 km distant. The University of Queensland bus station is roughly 0.9 km from the unit, providing frequent bus services to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Vida and Jayne Lahey's House is 0.5 km away, and the University of Queensland’s International House and Emmanuel College are each about 0.6 km from the unit. Other nearby heritage sites include Wanda Walha (0.7 km) and the University of Queensland Art Museum (0.9 km).
St Lucia has 15 parks, many with playgrounds and picnic areas. Carawa Street Park, which features a dog off‑leash area, is a short walk from the property.
The main shopping precinct along Hawkin Drive offers an IGA supermarket, a variety of international restaurants, a medical centre, a dentist, and a post office. Friday nights are especially lively as many residents dine out at the local eateries.
St Lucia Golf Links, an 18‑hole public course, is nearby, as are the St Lucia Bowls Club and Toowong Rowing Club. The University of Queensland also provides public access to swimming pools and tennis courts for a modest fee.
Yes, a free 5 km parkrun takes place every Saturday morning near the University of Queensland Aquatics Centre on Sir William Macgregor Drive, offering a popular weekly activity for residents and visitors.
