Moving to Brisbane
Australia's New World City
Quick Answer:
Avg rent $480/wk. Avg salary $82k. Best for construction, healthcare, tourism. 2032 Olympics driving growth. Queensland offers generous 190/491 programs. Most affordable major city.
Brisbane offers a subtropical lifestyle with warm weather year-round. The city is undergoing rapid growth, especially with the 2032 Olympics on the horizon. Gateway to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, Brisbane combines urban amenities with outdoor living.
Available Visa Types
Priority Occupations for QLD
State Nomination Requirements
Queensland welcomes trades. Lower points threshold than NSW/VIC.
Processing Advantage
QLD has shorter wait times for 190 nominations (4-8 weeks)
Largest Expat Communities
Time to Settle
2-3 months to feel settled
Best Time to Arrive
April-June or August-October (avoid summer humidity Dec-Feb)
Expat Groups to Join
- British Expats Brisbane
- Brisbane Newcomers
- South Africans in QLD