🏙️Australia
Brisbane
Brisbane offers sunshine, affordability, and growing opportunities - perfect for outdoor lifestyle near Gold Coast.
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Population
2.7 million
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Highlight
Sunny subtropical capital with growth
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Country
Australia
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Air Quality
22 (Good)
Sunny Queensland capital with growing economy and outdoor lifestyle
Quick stats
Cost Index
75/100
Rent (1BR center)
AUD $450–750/week
Median Salary
AUD $4,800–7,200 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Buses, trains, CityCat ferries
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Fortitude ValleyWest EndNew FarmSouth BankPaddingtonTeneriffe
Key Sectors
MiningConstructionEducationTourismAgricultureTech
✓ Advantages
- •Excellent year-round climate
- •More affordable than Sydney/Melbourne
- •Growing job market and economy
- •Close to Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
- •Outdoor lifestyle opportunities
- •Friendly, relaxed atmosphere
! Considerations
- •Smaller cultural scene
- •Limited public transport options
- •Humid summers
- •Fewer international direct flights
Brisbane FAQs
Good for families?
Excellent - affordable housing, great schools, outdoor activities, and proximity to beaches.
Job opportunities vs Sydney/Melbourne?
Growing market especially in mining, construction, education; fewer finance/tech roles but improving.
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