27/72 Macquarie Street

The unit is a short walk (about 0.2 km) to the Guyatt Park CityCat ferry wharf and 0.3 km to the West End ferry wharf, providing river‑boat services. Bus routes also terminate at the University of Queensland Bus Station, which is less than 1 km away, and the Eleanor Schonell Bridge offers additional bus and bicycle connections.

The University of Queensland dominates much of St Lucia, and the unit is under 1 km from several campus facilities, such as International House (0.7 km) and the University of Queensland Bus Station (0.9 km). This places the campus well within easy walking distance.

Nearby heritage sites include Vida and Jayne Lahey's House (0.6 km) and Wanda Walha (0.6 km). The suburb also features other historic places such as the former Nassagaweya site (0.5 km) and the Union College Great Court area.

The main commercial strip on Hawken Drive, a short walk from the unit, offers an IGA supermarket, a variety of international restaurants, a medical centre, a dentist, and a post office. Friday evenings are especially popular for dining out along this precinct.

St Lucia is situated about 7 km southwest of the Brisbane GPO by road, making the CBD reachable within a short car or public‑transport journey.

St Lucia contains 15 well‑maintained parks with seating, playgrounds and picnic areas, including Carawa Street Park which offers a dog off‑leash zone. The St Lucia Golf Links, an 18‑hole public course, is also located within the suburb.

The suburb sits on a peninsula bounded by the Brisbane River, with St Lucia Reach to the north and Cemetery Reach to the east. These riverside locations provide scenic views and easy access to water‑based activities such as CityCat ferries.