Browse mixed in St Lucia

Overview

St Lucia is a riverside suburb 7.3 km southwest of the Brisbane GPO, dominated by the University of Queensland campus which gives the area a youthful vibe – the 2021 census recorded 12,220 residents with a median age of 25. Housing ranges from high‑rise riverfront apartments in the flatter northern part to low‑density family homes on the hilly centre and south, while the St Lucia Golf Links occupies the south‑west. A lively precinct along Hawken Drive offers an IGA, international eateries (especially busy on Friday nights), a medical centre, post office and several churches, and the suburb’s 15 parks, the Avalon and Schonell theatres, and the 5 km Saturday parkrun support an active, community‑focused lifestyle.

Transport is well served by multiple bus routes terminating at the University Bus Station, the NightLink night service, and the Eleanor Schonell Bridge for buses, cyclists and pedestrians to Dutton Park. CityCat ferries stop at Guyatt Park and the UQ terminal, while bike lanes link the campus to Toowong and the nearby train stations at Toowong, Taringa and Indooroopilly. Proximity to major thoroughfares such as Swann Road, Sir Fred Schonell Drive and The Esplanade makes commuting easy, and the university’s public sports facilities, golf course and rowing club further enrich residential life.