Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
199 Carmody Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
1000m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
St Lucia is an inner-west Brisbane suburb with access to established public schools and several respected Catholic options nearby. The local primary (St Lucia State School) and Indooroopilly State High School form the public catchment pathway. Several quality independent and Catholic schools are within 5 km, offering families diverse schooling choices. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the QLD Department of Education or School Finder.
Likely public catchment
St Lucia is likely zoned for St Lucia State School (primary) and Indooroopilly State High School (secondary) under QLD's catchment system.
Nearby schools
St Lucia State School
In catchmentIndooroopilly State High School
In catchmentSt Joseph's College, Indooroopilly
St. Ursula College
Brisbane State High School
Ironside State School
Ransome State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
199 Carmody Road, St Lucia is located in a suburban area with generally moderate traffic flow. The property has good connectivity to major arterial roads but experiences typical peak-hour congestion on nearby routes during commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased congestion on Carmody Road and connecting routes to Milton Road. Sir Fred Schonell Drive experiences higher traffic volumes during university term times. Indooroopilly Road acts as a major commuter route and can experience significant delays during peak hours.
Public Transport
The property is approximately 800-1000 metres from the nearest bus stops on Torrington Road and Sir Fred Schonell Drive, serviced by Brisbane City Council bus routes. St Lucia train station is approximately 1.5km away, providing access to the Metro South train line.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Hawken Dr near Highland Tce, stop 29 (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Hawken Dr near Highland Tce, stop 29
bus
Guyatt Park ferry terminal
ferry
Swann Rd at Hutton Lane, stop 22
bus
Indooroopilly Road near McCaul Street stop 23
bus
Gailey Rd at Brisbane Street, stop 16
bus
Montague Rd at Gray Rd, stop 13
bus
Brisbane St at Kayes Rocks, stop 15
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Meiers Rd at Fisheries, stop 43
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Meiers Rd at Fisheries, stop 43
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Meiers Road at BSES stop 42
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Flood Risk
St Lucia is located within the Brisbane River catchment and falls within mapped flood study areas subject to Brisbane City Council's flood overlays. Properties in this inner-west suburb are typically affected by the Brisbane River 1% AEP flood zone, requiring compliance with Queensland Development Code and council planning scheme provisions. Historical flood events (notably 2011) have demonstrated the suburb's exposure to riverine inundation, making medium flood risk the appropriate conservative assessment.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor levels required above probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP + freeboard
- •Restrictions on certain development types in high-hazard zones (e.g. vulnerable uses)
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and management plan for material change of use
- •Building design and construction standards to minimise flood damage (wet/dry-proofing)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
St Lucia is an inner-suburban Brisbane locality with predominantly residential development, gardens, and urban landscaping. It is not mapped as bushfire-prone under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping and sits well outside the wildland-urban interface. Bushfire risk is negligible due to urban density and distance from significant vegetation.
Crime & Safety
St Lucia, a predominantly residential and university suburb in Brisbane, experiences crime rates below the Queensland state average. The suburb's profile is characterized by lower rates of violent crime and motor vehicle theft, with property crimes being the most prevalent category. Crime patterns remain relatively stable year-on-year.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
St Lucia is experiencing steady residential infill and densification typical of inner-ring Brisbane suburbs, driven by proximity to the University of Queensland and strong planning support for medium-density development. The area benefits from institutional investment and infrastructure improvements, with a pipeline of apartment and townhouse projects reflecting Brisbane's shift toward walkable, transit-connected neighbourhoods. Development activity is moderate and largely incremental rather than transformative.
St Lucia residential infill
0 kmMedium-density residential development on former institutional and lower-density sites within St Lucia suburbs, supporting Brisbane's inner-ring densification.
Determination: 2024-2026
University of Queensland campus expansion
0.5 kmOngoing research, teaching, and residential facility upgrades at UQ's St Lucia campus, a major economic driver and landowner in the area.
Determination: 2025-2027
Toohey Mountain precinct renewal
1.5 kmUrban renewal and recreational improvement around Toohey Mountain conservation area with potential mixed-use development on adjacent land.
Determination: 2025-2028
St Lucia residential DA pipeline
0.8 kmMultiple small-to-medium apartment and townhouse developments responding to council planning support for inner-city densification near transport.
Determination: 2024-2025
Brisbane transport corridor improvements
2 kmRoad and public transport network upgrades supporting greater Brisbane metropolitan connectivity and inner-suburb accessibility.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
St Lucia is a primarily residential inner-city suburb with limited individual heritage listings, though it adjoins the University of Queensland which contains significant state heritage buildings and precincts. The suburb is largely characterised by mid-20th century suburban housing without formal conservation area designation. Heritage significance in the immediate area is moderate, concentrated around the university campus rather than within the residential streets of St Lucia itself.
Nearby Heritage Items