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Brisbane

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Brisbane, the lively capital of Queensland, Australia, is a riverfront city known for its year-round warm climate, welcoming locals, and a thriving arts and dining scene. With a relaxed atmosphere and access to stunning nature, it is a perfect base for exploring beaches, rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Australia

State

Queensland

Population

2,706,966

Time Zone

Australia/Brisbane

Coordinates

-27.47°, 153.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$3,295

Local Cost

$2,060

Local Income

$3,300

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

21.1°C

Summer Avg

25.0°C

Winter Avg

16.6°C

Record High

39.6°C

Record Low

5.6°C

Humidity

71%

Precipitation

1099 mm

Internet Speed

165 Mbps

Upload

135 Mbps

Latency

7 ms

City Vibrancy

447

Coworking

Cafes

224

Nightlife

142

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BNE

Distance

12 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Campus Heart Campus Heart sits at the center of the university district, surrounded by student housing and small cafés. Most streets are lined with bookstores and fast food shops.Cultural Forecourt Cultural Forecourt sits beside the Brisbane River and hosts major cultural venues including the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Outdoor spaces and regular festivals make it active day and night.Gabba Hill Gabba Hill is a mixed-use area with apartment blocks and local shops. The streets see steady traffic from nearby stadium events and businesses.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 178 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 97/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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