What to know about St Lucia
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
At the 2021 Census, 59.6% of St Lucia's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 33.0% were separate houses and 6.9% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.
53.1% of St Lucia households rented their home at the 2021 Census, against 17.8% owned with a mortgage and 26.6% owned outright.
About 36.3% of St Lucia residents aged one and over (4,408 of 12,144) lived at a different address a year before the 2021 Census, by our count from table G44.
Source: ABS 2021 Census General Community Profile (table G44) (opens in a new tab)
St Lucia had 1,434 new rental bonds lodged with the Residential Tenancies Authority in the four quarters to September 2026, 622 of them for flats or units.
Source: Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) (opens in a new tab)
St Lucia's 2026-27 kerbside collection was scheduled for the week starting Monday 20 July 2026 on Brisbane City Council's kerbside calendar.
The Eleanor Schonell Bridge, opened in 2006 to link the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus to Dutton Park, was Australia's first dedicated bus, cycle and pedestrian bridge.
What to know before moving in St Lucia
St Lucia's homes are a mix: 59.6% flats or apartments and 33.0% separate houses at the 2021 Census, and 23.4% of homes had four or more bedrooms (ABS). In a shared house, a move out can involve several people leaving on different days. Agree who is taking which furniture before you request a free quote, so the load is clear.
53.1% of households rented in 2021, and by our count about 36.3% of residents had moved in the previous year (ABS). The Residential Tenancies Authority recorded 1,434 new rental bonds for St Lucia in the four quarters to September 2026 (RTA). If your lease follows the university year, book early and leave a little room either side of the handover date.
Getting in and out by road
The Eleanor Schonell Bridge, opened in 2006 between the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus and Dutton Park, is a dedicated bus, cycle and pedestrian bridge (Brisbane City Council). It looks like the short way across the river, but a removal truck has to go around by road, which is worth knowing if you are moving to the southside.
Clearing out before you go
St Lucia's kerbside collection for 2026-27 was in the week starting Monday 20 July 2026 (Brisbane City Council). For a move later in the year, plan to sell, donate or take unwanted furniture to a tip yourself. See small moves and single items for a room or two.
Common questions
Can a removal truck use the green bridge from St Lucia?
No. The Eleanor Schonell Bridge is a dedicated bus, cycle and pedestrian bridge, so a truck travels between St Lucia and the southside by road over another crossing.
When is the next kerbside collection in St Lucia?
The 2026-27 collection was scheduled for the week starting Monday 20 July 2026. The council adds 2027-28 dates to its calendar in June 2027.
We are moving out of a share house. How do we split the move?
List who owns each large item and where it is going. One request can cover several drop-offs, and a clear list helps the removalist quote the job accurately.