Question 1

Is St Lucia a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

St Lucia is anchored by the University of Queensland campus, which brings a steady student and academic presence alongside long-standing families and professionals. Tree-lined streets and riverside parkland set a relaxed tone, and housing ranges from traditional Queenslanders and period cottages to riverside apartments and student accommodation. The riverfront has walking and cycling routes and regular CityCat ferry services, while campus facilities, cafes and local shops create a quiet, village-style lifestyle with easy access to the city and neighbouring suburbs.

The suburb is home to 12,220 people with a median age of 25 and a median household income of $1,761 a week. Families make up most household types even as homes are more often rented than owner-occupied (54.5% rented). UQ is driving significant change on campus and the riverfront, including a large new student accommodation complex and a master plan that proposes expanded riverside parkland, a marina and precinct redevelopment. Whether St Lucia suits you comes down to whether you want campus energy and riverside amenities close at hand.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in St Lucia?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, buying in St Lucia sits well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. The median house price of $2,145,000 is about 23.4 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, and the median unit price of $845,000 is about 9.2 times that annual income.

Rents would also take a large share of local income: the average house rent of $830 a week is about 47.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while the average unit rent of $670 a week is about 38.1%. That means both buying and renting sit notably against the suburb's Census-era incomes, with buying a house especially stretched; whether that feels expensive will depend on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is St Lucia a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Units in St Lucia recorded a strong rise in value over the past year, with median unit values up 12.8%. By contrast, median house values were marginally lower, down 0.3% over the same period. Rents increased for both property types, with unit rents rising 8.1% and house rents rising 6.4%, so rental income grew for both and the rental rise was stronger for units. Put simply, the year to date shows larger capital growth on the unit side while house owners saw rents rise despite a slight fall in values; whether that mix fits your goals depends on what you are aiming to achieve as an investor.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$2.15M	$845K
Change in value Past 12 months	-0.3%	12.8%
Sold Past 3 months	10	23
Median days on market Past 12 months	23	15
Average rent Past 12 months	$830	$670
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.4%	8.1%

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