St Lucia at a glance
Median house
$1,970,000
Median unit
$625,000
Walk score
78
Very walkable
Population
12.2k
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about St Lucia.
The postcode for St Lucia is 4067 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in St Lucia is $1,970,000.
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.
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Day to day
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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 5 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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).
Population
12,220
Median age
25
Family households
55%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,970,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,970,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $625,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$815/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$690/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$1,970,000
$625,000
12,220
Median age: 25
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.15% (median rent $815/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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.15%
Based on $1,970,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.74%
Based on $625,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202644%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
78
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St Lucia.
Local schools for St Lucia
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ironside State School
Indooroopilly State High School
Toowong State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About St Lucia.
- What is the median house price in St Lucia?
- The median house price in St Lucia, QLD 4067 is $1,970,000. The median unit price is $625,000.
- 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 $815, 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, Toowong Dc, Toowong Bc.
- 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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