Queensland · Postcode 4067
St Lucia postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 4 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
St Lucia at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where St Lucia ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
St Lucia vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | St Lucia | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,761 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 25 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.8% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
St Lucia is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4067. It sits about 4 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 4.0 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, St Lucia has a population of 12,220 with a median age of 25. The median weekly household income is $1,761, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 112 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in St Lucia includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 3,936 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 54.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, St Lucia scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
St Lucia is served by Ironside State School.
St Lucia is part of the Sherwood - Indooroopilly statistical area in Queensland.
St Lucia details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4067 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 12,220 |
| Median Age | 25 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,761/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $548/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population Density | 3075/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,936 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 112 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.4991588 |
| Longitude | 153.0000416 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - West |
| Area (SA3) | Sherwood - Indooroopilly |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Ryan |
| State Electorate | Maiwar |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,314 (10.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,659 (38.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,325 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,612 (13.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,321 (10.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 911 (7.5%) |
| Arthritis | 406 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 265 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 235 (1.9%) |
| Diabetes | 180 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 76 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 35 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 501 (12.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,924 (49.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,105 (28.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 368 (9.4%) |
Schools in St Lucia
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in St Lucia. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near St Lucia
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.