55 Carmody Road, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
55 Carmody Road is located in the hilly, low‑density residential part of St Lucia, a riverside suburb about 7 km southwest of the Brisbane GPO. The property sits close to the eastern side of the suburb, near the University of Queensland campus and the Brisbane River.
The property is within walking distance of the Guyatt Park CityCat ferry terminal (approximately 0.8 km) and is served by multiple bus routes that terminate at the University of Queensland Bus Station. The Eleanor Schonell Bridge provides a dedicated bus, pedestrian and bicycle link to the CBD and Dutton Park.
Nearby heritage‑listed sites include Vida and Jayne Lahey’s House (about 0.4 km away) and Langer House (around 0.5 km away). The St Lucia Presbyterian Church is also within 0.5 km of the property.
A small commercial strip on Hawken Drive offers an IGA supermarket, several international restaurants, a medical centre, dentist, and a post office. Friday evenings are popular for dining out, with many residents enjoying meals at the restaurants along this precinct.
Perrin Park is situated about 0.8 km from the residence and provides open lawns, seating and playground facilities. St Lucia also features a network of 15 parks, many with picnic areas and walking paths.
The St Lucia Golf Links, an 18‑hole public course, lies in the south‑west of the suburb, and the St Lucia Bowls Club is approximately 0.5 km away. The University of Queensland also offers public access to swimming pools and tennis courts nearby.
Every Saturday at 7 am a free 5 km St Lucia parkrun takes place near the University of Queensland, opposite the UQ Aquatics Centre on Sir William Macgregor Drive. This weekly event attracts local runners and families.
