St Lucia
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for St Lucia, QLD 4067.
About St Lucia
Welcome to St Lucia
St Lucia sits on a leafy peninsula formed by a bend in the Brisbane River, about five kilometres south-west of the CBD. It's best known as home to the University of Queensland's main campus, and that connection shapes almost everything about the suburb — from the mix of grand Queenslanders and post-war homes on the ridges to the steady churn of students, academics and young professionals filling its unit blocks.
With a median age of just 25, St Lucia has a distinctly youthful energy, but it's not a one-note student suburb. Established families are drawn to its quiet, tree-lined streets and river frontage, while the presence of Indooroopilly, Taringa and West End close by means cafés, shopping and city access are always within easy reach.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in St Lucia revolves around the river, the university and a handful of well-worn local strips. The riverside parklands are popular for jogging, cycling and picnicking, and there's a relaxed, unhurried pace away from the campus bustle. For a bigger night out or a wider choice of restaurants and bars, most locals head next door to Indooroopilly or across the river to West End and Highgate Hill, both known for their food scenes and character pubs.
Shopping
St Lucia itself has small local shopping nodes geared towards everyday needs and the student population, but the major retail drawcard is Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, just a short trip away, with its full line-up of department stores, supermarkets and specialty retailers. Taringa also offers useful day-to-day shopping and a handy train link for those heading further afield.
Getting around
St Lucia is well served by high-frequency bus routes running into the Brisbane CBD and connecting to the wider public transport network, making it a practical choice for commuters and students without a car. The CityCat ferry service along the Brisbane River is another drawcard, offering a scenic and efficient way to reach the city, West End or New Farm. Nearby Taringa railway station adds another option for those needing quick access to the Ipswich or Rosewood lines.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally by Ironside State School, a long-established primary school with a strong reputation in the inner south-west. The presence of the University of Queensland also means St Lucia has an unusually high concentration of tertiary students, which shapes the local rental market and community feel alongside its family households.
Housing & architecture
St Lucia's housing stock reflects its dual identity as both a university precinct and an established riverside suburb. Current listings show a near-even split between apartments and houses — 46% units against 41% houses, with townhouses making up 10% and vacant land a small remainder. Character Queenslanders and mid-century homes occupy the quieter, elevated streets, while multi-unit developments cluster closer to the university and main roads, catering to the steady demand from students and academics.
The property market
St Lucia's property market has performed strongly, with median house prices sitting at $1.55 million after recent growth of 16.1%. Units offer a considerably more accessible entry point, with a median price of $831,000, making the suburb genuinely two-tiered depending on whether buyers are chasing a family home or an investment-grade apartment. Rents reflect the same demand pressures, with a median of $825 per week, underpinned by the constant flow of university-linked tenants and the suburb's enduring appeal to professionals wanting river frontage and proximity to the CBD.
Market snapshot
St Lucia property market
Median sale price
$1.55m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$825
per week
Gross rental yield
2.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$934k
Median
$1.55m
Premium
$2.44m
Days on market
21
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
37
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in St Lucia by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for St Lucia, QLD 4067.
Population
12,220
residents (2021)
Median age
25
years
Household income
$1,761
median, per week
Median rent
$410
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in St Lucia
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in St Lucia
$798k
3/63 Warren Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
3/82 Macquarie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$3.85m
44 Ninth Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$730k
11/104 Gailey Road
Sold ~July 2026
$873k
1/75 Macquarie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
5/76 Durham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$631k
24/300 Sir Fred Schonell Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$2.55m
93 Central Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
St Lucia suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in St Lucia?
The median unit price in St Lucia, QLD is $831k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.7%.
How much is rent in St Lucia?
The median weekly rent in St Lucia is around $680 per week.
Is St Lucia a good place to live?
St Lucia is a riverside suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. St Lucia is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 12,220 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of St Lucia?
St Lucia has a population of 12,220 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 25.
What schools are in St Lucia?
There is 1 school in or near St Lucia, including Ironside State School.
How long do homes take to sell in St Lucia?
Properties in St Lucia take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in St Lucia?
Entry-level properties in St Lucia start around $608k, while premium homes reach $1.25m.
What suburbs are near St Lucia?
Suburbs near St Lucia include Lucia, Indooroopilly, West End, Highgate Hill and Taringa.
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