Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
St Lucia
3 km²
A typical resident in St Lucia is just 25 years old, making it one of the youngest areas in the country. This community is defined by a highly educated, international population, with nearly half of adults holding a university degree. The area is very transient and diverse, with many residents born overseas and a high proportion of people moving in recently. This creates a unique atmosphere where academic achievement and global backgrounds blend into a fast-paced, youthful neighborhood.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with 38.1% of people aged between 15 and 24. Children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.
Overseas birth rates are far above the national figure, with 40.9% of people born outside Australia. Chinese, English, and Irish are among the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is much higher than in most areas, as 32% of people use a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.1% of residents.
Nearly half of the population (48.6%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 16 points since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and nearly 90% of residents have completed Year 12.
While typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,389 a week, typical personal incomes are well below at $548. This gap is consistent with a high population of students and young adults.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 21.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is much lower than the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.
First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. Among this group, Year 12 completion is remarkably high at 94%, far above the national average of 37%.
Households are typically small, with 25% of people living alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Renting is very common, with 53.1% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $410.
The area is very connected, with 26.5% of people working from home and 9.2% using public transport. Many residents do not own a car, and the drive time to the city is very short at just 8 minutes.
St Lucia is a highly transient place, with 71% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 41.7% of the population.
Jobs are concentrated in education and training, which account for 20.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far below the national average, and the unemployment rate is well above at 10.8%.
The area has a very high overall advantage score, ranking larger than about 90% of other areas. This is driven by a top-tier rating for education and job skills.
The local climate sees far more rain than the Queensland average, receiving 1,144mm annually. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can also reach health services and schools on foot within 15 minutes.