St Lucia, QLD 4067
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4067
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Median house price
$1,970,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in St Lucia itself.
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St Lucia at a glance
- Median unit
- $625,000
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $690
- Population
- 12.2k
- Median age 25
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in St Lucia
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in St Lucia, houses changed hands at $1,970,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in St Lucia itself. Units come in around $625,000, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $394,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about St Lucia
St Lucia (4067) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,970,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
St Lucia has roughly 12,220 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
St Lucia scores 78/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 971 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 5 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in St Lucia
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 78/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put St Lucia's population at 12,220, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (55% family, 25% lone person).
- Family households
- 55%
- Lone person
- 25%
- Owner occupied
- 44%
- Renter occupied
- 53%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.85% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,970,000 price tag). Units yield 5.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.85%
- On the $1,970,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.74%
- On the $625,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 971 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about St Lucia
- What is the median house price in St Lucia?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in St Lucia, QLD 4067 is $1,970,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in St Lucia itself. The median unit price is $625,000.
- How much is my house worth in St Lucia?
- A useful starting point is the St Lucia median house price of $1,970,000 (units $625,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is St Lucia a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in St Lucia is 1.8%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,970,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for St Lucia: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether St Lucia is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the St Lucia postcode?
- St Lucia is in the 4067 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is St Lucia?
- St Lucia is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4067. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Lucia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $690.
- What schools are in St Lucia?
- There are 20 schools serving St Lucia on this page, including Ironside State School, Indooroopilly State High School, Brisbane Boys' College.
- How walkable is St Lucia?
- St Lucia has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near St Lucia?
- St Lucia is close to Ironside, St Lucia South, Long Pocket, Taringa.
- What is the population of St Lucia?
- The population of St Lucia is approximately 12,220 (2021 Census). The median age is 25.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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