St Lucia

QLD 4067 • Greater Brisbane

12,220
Population (2021)
$28,496
Median Income
3.97 kmΒ²
Area
26m
Elevation
University AreaRiversidePremiumInner Suburban

About St Lucia

St Lucia is a prestigious inner-city suburb 5 kilometres southwest of Brisbane's CBD, home to the University of Queensland's main campus. The suburb curves along a scenic bend in the Brisbane River, offering both waterfront living and academic atmosphere.

University life and river lifestyle define St Luciaβ€”students, academics, and families share a suburb with exceptional parkland and dining. The community attracts those seeking inner Brisbane character with educational and recreational access.

St Lucia falls under postcode 4067 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maiwar electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4067
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North-West
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.50Β°, 153.00Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.97 kmΒ²
Elevation
26m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
25 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,574
Census 2021
12,220
2.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$16,796
Income 2021
$28,496
69.7% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,656
Born Overseas 4,999

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 908
  • 2. England 362
  • 3. India 344
  • 4. Malaysia 321
  • 5. New Zealand 225
  • 6. United States 188
  • 7. South Africa 184
  • 8. Indonesia 151
  • 9. Bangladesh 137
  • 10. Hong Kong 132
  • 11. Vietnam 131
  • 12. Sri Lanka 130
  • 13. Taiwan 113
  • 14. Singapore 102
  • 15. Iran 101

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,519
Australian 3,131
Chinese 1,789
Irish 1,349
Scottish 1,222
German 637
Indian 415
Italian 341
Dutch 193
Vietnamese 181

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,530
Both parents born in Australia
5,549
Both parents born overseas
1,523
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.6%
Christianity
32.1%
Islam
4.7%
Buddhism
3.3%
Hinduism
3.1%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
379 (3.1%)
5-14 years
935 (7.7%)
15-19 years
2,013 (16.5%)
20-24 years
2,646 (21.7%)
25-34 years
2,029 (16.6%)
35-44 years
1,296 (10.6%)
45-54 years
882 (7.2%)
55-64 years
730 (6.0%)
65-74 years
740 (6.1%)
75-84 years
462 (3.8%)
85+ years
119 (1.0%)

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