About Brisbane

Whether you’re looking to experience the city’s revolutionary food scene, marvel at our modern art or go island hopping, Brisbane is bursting with excitement.

Home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, Brisbane’s natural environment is one of the city’s most intriguing features.

Brisbane’s enviable sub-tropical climate makes it the perfect place to live or visit.

Brisbane’s unique location positions our city as the urban hub of Queensland and Australia’s gateway to the Asia Pacific.

Getting around Brisbane is easy thanks to the city’s extensive range of transport options.

Australia consistently ranks highly in studies on quality of life.

Whether you’re looking for a modern loft or breezy Queenslander, Brisbane’s growing housing market has something for everyone.

With wide access to state-of-the-art medical infrastructure, Brisbane’s healthcare system is world class.

Brisbane boasts three world-class universities, outstanding technical and trade programs and comprehensive primary and secondary schooling.

Modelled on the Westminster system, Australian governments follow a democratic parliamentary system also found in Britain, Canada, and New Zealand.

Brisbane’s rapidly expanding economy is one of the highest-performing in the country.

Brisbane residents are young, skilled, highly educated and culturally diverse.

From one of Australia’s most successful airports to an extensive bus and rail network, Brisbane’s infrastructure is recognised as world-class.

Key growth industries in Brisbane are business services, construction, education, finance, government, health, manufacturing, mining, retail, and transport.

Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing capital city for employment. Discover how to find a job in Brisbane.

Before making any plans to live, work in or travel to Australia, you must ensure that you have the appropriate visa.