97 The Esplanade, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
The property sits on The Esplanade, one of the three main thoroughfares that lead to the University of Queensland. It is in the riverside suburb of St Lucia, about 7.3 km southwest of the Brisbane GPO.
Bus routes, including the NightLink service, terminate at the University of Queensland Bus Station roughly 1 km away, and the Eleanor Schonell Bridge provides dedicated bus, pedestrian and bicycle access. CityCat ferries stop at the Guyatt Park and UQ terminals, and a network of bicycle lanes connects the area to Toowong.
Ironside State School is about 0.8 km away, and the main campus of the University of Queensland lies just a kilometre from the property. Several university facilities such as International House, Union College, the Queensland Brain Institute and the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology are all within 1 km.
St Lucia Golf Links, an 18‑hole public course, is nearby, as are St Lucia Bowls Club and Toowong Rowing Club. The suburb offers 15 parks with playgrounds and picnic areas, and a free 5 km park run takes place each Saturday near the UQ Aquatics Centre.
The main shopping precinct along Hawken Drive includes 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 in this area.
Yes, several heritage‑listed places are within a kilometre, including Union College (0.9 km), Langer House (0.9 km) and Ironside State School (0.8 km). The area also features historic sites such as the Queensland Theological College (0.6 km).
According to the 2021 census, St Lucia had 12,220 residents with a median age of 25 years, reflecting the strong university presence. About 38 % of the population is aged 15‑24, and the community is culturally diverse, with a majority speaking only English at home.
