St Lucia

Postcode: 4067 | Distance to CBD: 4 km

Welcome to St Lucia

Named after St Lucia in the West Indies, the Brisbane suburb of St Lucia has almost become synonymous with the University of Queensland, which resides over 114 hectares of prime real estate, right along the Brisbane River.

The suburb itself is a beautiful one, with magnificent homes and huge trees. Residents can take advantage of the University campus by cycling along the riverside bike-paths, feeding the ducks in the artificial lakes or playing tennis and swimming in the superb sporting facilities.

St Lucia also has several tucked-away dining and shopping secrets. If you're visiting St Lucia, make sure you visit Hawken Drive, which has some of Brisbane's best eateries and a shopping centre.

Statistics

St Lucia is roughly 4km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 43% of households in this area are comprised of couples without children, and another 35% are couples with children. Units account for over 55% of the dwellings in this area, and stand alone houses account for a further 36%. Housing in the area includes gracious colonials, modern unit blocks and brick homes. Blocks are usually a reasonable size and the suburb feel is a green and leafy.

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking: There are plenty of great dining options in and around St Lucia. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping: Head along Hawken Drive to The Village Shopping Centre or, if you’re after the variety that a large shopping mall offers, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is close by.

Megan says: Eclectic mix of people- from families to students to everything in between. A real community with diversity not seen elsewhere. The perfect compromise between city convenience and suburban lifestyle, St Lucia is the pearl of the river city.
Education: If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.
Leisure: Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

Maree says: St Lucia is a beautiful leafy and friendly suburb with some lovely river views and parks. The older generations mix with the younger university students. This fusion can be seen at the local cafes. The university looks especially impressive when the Jacaranda trees are in bloom.