72 Macquarie Street, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 33, 72 Macquarie Street.
72 Macquarie Street is a unit located in the suburb of St Lucia.
St Lucia lies about 7.3 km (roughly 4.5 mi) southwest of the Brisbane General Post Office by road.
The unit is within walking distance of the Guyatt Park CityCat ferry wharf (≈0.2 km) and served by several bus routes terminating at the University of Queensland bus station (≈0.9 km). The Eleanor Schönell Bridge also provides dedicated bus, pedestrian and bicycle access to the CBD and southern suburbs.
Nearby amenities include the St Lucia Golf Links, St Lucia Bowls Club, and the free 5 km St Lucia parkrun held each Saturday near the university. The suburb also offers multiple parks with playgrounds and picnic areas.
Yes, historic landmarks such as Vida and Jayne Lahey's House (≈0.6 km) and Wanda Walha (≈0.6 km) are close by, as are several heritage‑listed university buildings like Great Court.
According to the 2021 census, St Lucia had 12,220 residents with a median age of 25 years, reflecting a young, university‑linked community. About 38 % of the population is aged 15‑24, and roughly 54 % were born in Australia.
The area features several venues such as the Thomas Dixon Centre (≈0.8 km), the Schonell Theatre on the UQ campus, and the newly reopened Avalon Theatre (2024). University museums, including the Art Museum and the R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum, are also within easy reach.
