Moving To Brisbane: The Positives & Negatives

Brisbane. What is there not to love about the place? With a soaring population, an amazing economy, a culture and arts scene to die for, and beaches as beautiful as anywhere else in the world, Brisbane is a great place to live.

If you’re thinking about moving to Brisbane, you might want to know what it’s like living there, including the positives and negatives and everything else you need to know about the infamous River City. Here you go!

Brisbane Positives

1. No Winter

Who needs winter, right? Brisbane is renowned for being one of the sunniest places on earth, with temperatures racking up to around 26 degrees Celsius in the summer. This means you have the beach available to you and your family year-round, and you never have to stay in because of the cold.

2. Jobs Are Everywhere 

Brisbane is well-known for being the best city in Australia if you’re looking for a job. According to some reports, just about half of all jobs in the Queensland state are located in Brisbane, which is why tons of people are moving in to support this ever-growing city. As long as your expertise doesn’t revolve around selling winter coats, you should be able to snag a job in no time.

3. Beaches Are Insane 

We know that the world sees Australia as one of the top beach destinations around, and Brisbane might just be the cream of the crop, with some of the best beaches in the country. Beaches in Noosa, the Sunshine Coast, Stradbroke Island, and the Gold Coast are all within 30 minutes to 2 hours drive away from the city. Daytripping has never been easier.

Brisbane Negatives

1. No Winter! 

When we say no winter, we really mean no winter. This means it will feel like summer year-round, and you will never have a chance to take out that cute faux-fur coat. So if you’re not one who enjoys sweating and tanning the entire year, then you might want to reconsider moving to Brisbane, or at least spend your winters abroad.

2. Killer Mosquitoes

Dangerous critters aren’t exactly new no matter where you live in the country, but Brisbane has some pretty scary mosquitoes that residents need to look out for, particularly for the disease they carry. This is known as the Ross River Fever, and it’s not something that you or your family want to catch. Carry around an anti-mosquito repellant wherever you go in the city.

3. Public Transport Needs Work

If you’re from Sydney or Melbourne, then you’re used to pretty reliable public transport systems. Some have called Brisbane’s public transport the worst in the country, especially for those living away from the city centre.

Positive: You Will Never Run Out Of Things To Do

One great thing about moving to Brisbane is that you will never run out of things to do. Whether it’s eating or taking your whole family out, there will always be something new to check off on your bucket list.

Eating Recommendations 

Fine Dining: ARIA – Heirloom tomatoes, locally-grown cauliflower, and other fruits and vegetables straight from the South-East Queensland Area.

Bars: John Mills Himself – Perhaps the best bar in the South East, the wines, spirits and beers are all locally produced and brewed.

Markets: Jan Power Farmers’ Market – Fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, and more: all sourced from local farmers at the Jan Power market.

Major Attractions  

Brisbane River– Leisure and excitement, rolled together in one. Choose from the River City Cruises, the Koala and River Cruises, and the Kookaburra Showboat Cruises for the time of your life.

City Views – If you want a full view of the city, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs is an amazing place to see. If you want to see it from the opposite side, then head over to Eagle Street Pier.

Day Trips – There are several day trip options for you and your whole family. The Australia Zoo up north, or the D’Aguilar National Park for those subtropical rainforest sights. If you want more of an island setting, check out Bribie Island for a fun beach day.

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