St Lucia

QLD

St Lucia is a growing suburb in QLD with 15,447 residents.

SA2 code: 304031096
State: QLD

Population

15,447

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+15.6%

3yr: +19.4% · 10yr: +20.0%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$410/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,761/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — St Lucia (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +19.4%5yr: +15.6%10yr: +20.0%Total: +54.5%

Population grew from 9,995 to 15,447 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.1%

Predominantly apartments (56.4%), rental-heavy (54.5% renting), built for families (41% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 36%

Apartments 56%

1,297 houses271 townhouses2,025 apartments

Tenure

Owned 27%

Mortgage 18%

Renting 55%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

185 (4.8%)

2 bed

1,583 (40.7%)

3 bed

1,196 (30.8%)

4 bed

569 (14.6%)

5 bed

249 (6.4%)

6+ bed

107 (2.8%)

St Lucia

Population over time — St Lucia (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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