Top expat cities

Australia

Brisbane

#3 Top 5 cities

Brisbane is often the most balanced choice for expats who want a major city without full Sydney-level cost pressure.

Country overview

Population

2 780 063

Year-round temperatures

Day: 21°C až 30°C

Night: 10°C až 21°C

Climate

The subtropical climate means warm winters and humid, hot summers.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

8/10

Brisbane is generally safe, though theft, assault, and property crime occur and normal precautions remain important in nightlife and transport areas.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Flooding, severe thunderstorms, extreme heat, bushfire, and occasional tropical-cyclone impacts make Brisbane the least disaster-stable city in this group.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Airport access

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less authentic atmosphere