BRISBANE
Brisbane is the Capital city for Queensland. It is the 3rd largest city in Australia with a population of approximately 1.75M people. Queensland is the fastest growing State in Australia with migration from the Southern States as well as from Overseas.
The temperature ranges from 15-30 degrees with occasional highs of 35 degree. It has a more tropical feel due to Brisbane being close to the Tropic of Capricorn.
Brisbane has been a more laid back city compared with Sydney and Melbourne, but with the growth in population and popularity, Brisbane has become a much livelier city. It has a cosmopolitan mix which has expanded the night life, restaurants and cultural events throughout the year.
The Education system has Public (Government run) and Private (Fees paid by parents) schools. There are a large number of Child Care facilities (0-5yrs), Pre-school (4-5yrs), some Pre-Prep (4-5yrs) and then years 1-12. There are many Private Colleges (girls only, boys only, as well as mixed), TAFE Colleges, Griffith University, Museums, Art Galleries, Performing Art Centre, Live Theatre, Music Academy.
Housing ranges from AUD$125,000 for a 1 bedroom flat to 3 bedroom houses $350,000 to 6 or more bedrooms homes for $1M plus. Brisbane is quite hilly in sections which give both views and variety, but the beach side suburbs are well sought after also with protected bays, inlets & mariners.
Sports are too numerous to mention, but include Cricket, Soccer, Rugby (both codes), AFL (similar to Gallic football), Swimming, Surfing, Sailing, Tennis, Horse Racing, Harness Racing, Basketball and Netball.
Brisbane has the full range of occupations just like any other large progressive city, but because of the overall skills shortage throughout Australia, Brisbane is not immune from shortages, which allows for emigrants to find employment relatively easily.
