Nestled upon a bend in the picturesque Brisbane River, St. Lucia is a leafy suburb that boasts a lovely mix of luxury homes, townhouses and apartments. The suburb is just a stone’s throw from the city, and UQ University makes this suburb one of Brisbane's growth hotspots. A mixture of wealthy professionals, families, and many young students calls St Lucia home. It is a vibrant, multicultural community.
Population: 12,574
Median Age: 25 - 39
Median House Price: $1.80 million
Median Unit Price: $570,000
St. Lucia is a charming suburb in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. Covering an area of 4.6 square kilometres, St. Lucia has a rich history. After European settlement, the area was owned by the Wilson family, who grew sugarcane on the land from the 1860s. It was then subdivided in 1883 into an urban development and residential expansion began.
St Lucia sits 7.3 Kilometres southwest of Brisbane CBD, offering a fantastic combination of suburban peace and quiet, with easy access to the city by car, ferry, bus, or train from Toowong Station. The population of the suburb is 12,220 according to the 2021 census.
The suburb embraces a wonderful mix of old and new, with 4,627 homes situated in the area. These include a mix of older, low density of homes, and new high rise apartments along the river banks. St Lucia is home to some wonderful heritage properties, such as Langer House, the former home of renowned architect Karl Langer, and Munsala, a wonderful example of art deco design.
St Lucia Village is a charming main street, with a shopping strip that includes an IGA. Toowong Village, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and the new Coles on Swann Road Taringa, are all close by. St Lucia offers a number of fantastic restaurants that present a wide range of cuisines, including Thai, Vietnamese, and Italian. You can comfortably find local staples such as fish & chips, bottle shops, coffee shops, as well as a medical centre.
St Lucia Golf Links is an 18 hole golf course situated in the south part of the suburb. The complex houses a function centre, restaurants, and mini golf for the kids, making it a great spot for a family day out. There are also a number of excellent parks, walking tracks, and river views for those who call St Lucia home.
The suburb has wonderful access to a number of primary and secondary schools, and boasts its own secondary institution in Ironside State School. The surrounding suburbs sport a number of high-quality schools, and the University of Queensland is placed at the far end of St Lucia.
Its rich history, diverse housing options, vibrant local community, and convenient transportation, St Lucia remains a sought-after area for residents and visitors alike.
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