Migrants Love Living in Brisbane Australia

Summary: A look at all that’s great about living in Brisbane in Queensland, Australia

Well over 20% of all Brisbane residents were born overseas and a high percentage of the city’s citizens have a language other than English as their mother tongue.  The appeal of the third largest city in Australia is great and basically migrants love living in Brisbane, Australia whether they herald originally from the UK, Japan or Italy for example, or they travel across the country from other Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.

The climate is one of the most endearing aspects of life in Brisbane – it is just so favourable for an outdoor and active lifestyle.  Other appealing traits and aspects of the city that make it such a popular prospect especially among expatriates planning on emigrating to Australia include the stunning coastline, the accessibility of the rainforests of Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, the slightly more affordable property prices, the social side of life and the abundance of culture and social amenities and facilities in Brisbane.

Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland; it actually lies right at the bottom of the state but is a great place for expatriates and tourists to base themselves in for further exploration of the Sunshine and Gold Coasts.  The greater city area has a population in excess of 1.81 million and it is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia in terms of population growth.

Because Brisbane is considered a significant business hub in Australia and has developed a robust and diverse economy there are strong employment prospects in the city which is another reason why it is such a magnet for talented local and international migrants.  The fields of IT, financial services, public sector admin, education and petroleum refinery are especially significant employers.  This information is worth knowing for those who will be seeking employment before emigrating – those who are well skilled can apply for a residency visa based on an offer of employment for example.

Life in Brisbane is not all about work though - which is another reason why migrants love the city!  There is huge emphasis on quality of life and enjoying life and probably the centre of the social scene can be considered to be South Bank.  Brisbane’s South Bank is just excellent – it is the cultural heart of the city, it has its own artificial beach, it is home to art galleries, cinemas, great shopping, fun and fine dining, cafes, theatres, cinemas, museums, canals and fountains and it is buzzing at all times of the day and night, every day of the week!

The climate in Brisbane is affected by whether you’re in the wet or the dry season – the wet season is the hottest time of the year but the dry season is actually more comfortable to live and work in and because the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees centigrade in the day time South Bank and all cultural hotspots in Brisbane are still packed out! 

If you’re thinking about living in Australia and you want to be in a location where the quality of life is fantastic, the pace of life isn’t too laid back and where you will be living on the doorstep of all that is great and beautiful about Australia then Brisbane should be top of your list.  The only downside of life in Queensland are the bugs and the beasties though, and if you can’t cope with the fact that there is an intense concentration of animals, reptiles and insects out there with a mind to bite you or eat you, you might need to consider living in an alternative city and state!

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