35 Eighth Avenue, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
The property is located about 7.3 kilometres (approximately 4.5 miles) by road southwest of the Brisbane GPO. It sits on the St Lucia peninsula surrounded by the Brisbane River.
The suburb is served by several bus routes that terminate at the University of Queensland Bus Station, about 1.2 km away, and a NightLink service runs on Friday and Saturday nights. CityCat ferries stop at Guyatt Park (≈0.9 km) and the University of Queensland terminal, providing river links to the CBD.
St Lucia Golf Links, an 18‑hole public course, is nearby, as are the St Lucia Bowls Club and Toowong Rowing Club. The suburb also offers numerous parks, including Carawa Street Park with a dog off‑leash area.
Yes, several heritage‑listed places are close by, such as Langer House (≈0.5 km), Vida and Jayne Lahey's House (≈0.7 km), and Union College (≈1.1 km). These sites reflect the rich architectural history of St Lucia.
The main commercial strip along Hawken Drive offers an IGA supermarket, a variety of international restaurants, a medical centre, dentist, and a post office/news agency. Friday evenings are popular for dining out at these eateries.
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 attracts local runners and walkers of all ages.
St Lucia contains 15 parks with seating, playgrounds, and picnic areas, including Carawa Street Park which features a designated off‑leash dog zone. These green spaces are maintained by the Brisbane City Council and are ideal for family outings.
