St Lucia, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of St Lucia, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | St Lucia |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.49953 |
| Longitude | 153.00668 |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Postcode | 4067 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 4 km south-southwest |
St Lucia is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km². It lies approximately 4 km south-southwest of Brisbane. St Lucia is located at 27.4995°S, 153.0067°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4067.
St Lucia, a Brisbane suburb, unfolds along the sinuous curve of the Brisbane River, its landscape a gentle tapestry of rolling terrain that dips and rises between leafy avenues and the shimmering waterway. It lies 3.8 km south-south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 210°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-north-east of Forest Lake. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a diffused golden quality, softening the edges of the established Queenslander homes with their wide verandas and steeply pitched roofs, each seeming to breathe in the humid, verdant atmosphere. Mature trees, giants of the tropics, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional vibrant splash of bougainvillea, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, a testament to the enduring subtropical embrace of this riverside locale. The murmur of the river, a constant, low thrum, forms the subtle soundtrack to daily life, a soothing counterpoint to the distant hum of the city.
The history of St Lucia is intrinsically linked to the development of the University of Queensland, which has been a significant anchor for the suburb since its establishment, drawing a vibrant intellectual and youthful energy to its streets. This academic presence has shaped the local economy, fostering a community of renters and academics alongside established residents, and contributing to a distinct cultural character that values learning and lively discussion. Beyond the university's grounds, the area retains echoes of its earlier pastoral past, with some larger blocks hinting at the agricultural endeavours that once defined the broader region, though now largely given over to residential living and community spaces. The river itself has always been a vital artery, a pathway for commerce and connection, and today its banks offer accessible parklands and recreational opportunities, a cherished amenity for the people of St Lucia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of St Lucia, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on St Lucia, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for St Lucia includes the postcode (4067), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct St Lucia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |