Average rent in St Lucia, QLD — 2026

St Lucia sits in the Brisbane local government area, 4km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 12,220 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $410/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 53% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$410/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,220

ABS 2021

Median age
25
Distance to Brisbane
4 km
Households renting
53%
Separate houses
33%
Flats / apartments
60%
Born overseas
41%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in St Lucia

Renting in St Lucia costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $410/week, which is 14% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (53%) living mostly in flats and apartments (60%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 41% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. St Lucia is 4km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in St Lucia?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in St Lucia, QLD was $410. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does St Lucia rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while St Lucia came in at $410 — 14% above. St Lucia sits 4km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 33% separate houses and 60% flats).
Which suburbs near St Lucia have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than St Lucia's $410/week (ABS 2021) include Highfields, Coolangatta, Scarborough - Newport. Wynnum West - Hemmant, Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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