97 Macquarie Street, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 4, 97 Macquarie Street.
The unit is situated in St Lucia, a riverside suburb about 7 km southwest of the Brisbane GPO. St Lucia lies on a peninsula surrounded by the Brisbane River and is home to the University of Queensland.
The unit is just a short walk from the main campus; International House is about 0.5 km away and Great Court is roughly 0.9 km distant. Several university museums and research centres are also within 0.8‑0.9 km.
A range of bus routes serve the area, terminating at the University of Queensland bus station, and NightLink buses operate on Friday and Saturday nights. The Guyatt Park ferry wharf is only 0.3 km away, and the Eleanor Schönell Bridge provides dedicated bus, pedestrian and bicycle access to the CBD.
St Lucia offers multiple parks, the 18‑hole St Lucia Golf Links, and the St Lucia Bowls Club. The free St Lucia 5 km parkrun takes place every Saturday morning near the UQ Aquatics Centre.
Yes, the main shopping strip on Hawken Drive is nearby, featuring an IGA supermarket, a variety of international restaurants, a medical centre, dentist and a post office. Friday evenings are especially popular for dining out in the area.
Nearby heritage sites include the historic Vida and Jayne Lahey's House (0.7 km) and the Great Court at the University of Queensland (0.9 km). The Thomas Dixon Centre, a performing‑arts venue, is also within 0.9 km.
According to the 2021 census, St Lucia had a population of 12,220 with a median age of 25 years, reflecting a youthful community. About 38 % of residents are aged 15‑24, and the suburb has a diverse multicultural background.
