5/59 Macquarie Street

The property is about 7.3 kilometres (approximately 4.5 miles) by road southwest of the Brisbane GPO. This provides quick access to the city while remaining in a quieter riverside suburb.

Bus routes, including NightLink services, terminate at the University of Queensland Bus Station about 1 km away, and the Eleanor Schonell Bridge provides dedicated bus, pedestrian and bicycle access to the CBD. The Guyatt Park CityCat ferry wharf is only 0.2 km from the property, offering river transport.

The main commercial strip along Hawken Drive, just a short walk away, features an IGA supermarket, a variety of international restaurants, a medical centre, dentist, and a post office. Friday evenings are especially lively as many residents enjoy the nearby dining venues.

The University of Queensland campus lies roughly 0.7 km from the unit, with nearby residential colleges such as International House and Emmanuel College. The University Art Museum and bus station are also within a kilometre, providing cultural and transport links.

St Lucia has 15 parks with playgrounds and picnic areas, and the St Lucia Golf Links and St Lucia Bowls Club are within 1 km. The Toowong Rowing Club and a free 5 km parkrun held every Saturday morning are also close by.

Historic sites such as Vida and Jayne Lahey’s House (0.4 km) and the Thomas Dixon Centre (0.8 km) are within easy walking distance. The nearby Guyatt Park ferry wharf also adds a scenic riverfront element to the area.

A free 5 km parkrun is held every Saturday morning near the University of Queensland, opposite the Aquatics Centre. This event attracts residents and visitors for a quick, community‑focused run.