Brisbane
City guide · South East Queensland · Australia
Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art · South Bank Parklands
About Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of Queensland, Australia, and the country's third-most populous city, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. It sits at the centre of South East Queensland, with its central business district on a peninsula of the Brisbane River about 15 km from Moreton Bay. The city is known for its galleries and museums, including the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, and landmarks such as South Bank Parklands, the City Botanic Gardens, King George Square and City Hall, the Story Bridge, and the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. The surrounding region includes the UNESCO World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests, the Glass House Mountains, and Moreton Bay. Brisbane has hosted major events including the 1982 Commonwealth Games, World Expo 88, and the 2014 G20 summit, and is scheduled to host the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
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- Capital and largest city of Queensland, Australia, and third-most populous city in Australia (population approx. 2.8 million)
- Central business district located on a peninsula of the Brisbane River, approximately 15 km from Moreton Bay
- Home to prominent cultural institutions including the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art
- Major landmarks include South Bank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens, King George Square and City Hall, Story Bridge, and Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
- Surrounding region features UNESCO World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests, Glass House Mountains, and Moreton Bay
- Scheduled to host the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Tradeoffs
- Population density is relatively low at 175.5/km² (2021 GCCSA), which may mean a more spread-out city
- Summer heat can be significant, with a mean maximum temperature of 26.6°C and annual rainfall of 1,012 mm
- As a major city, it can be busy, especially with major events like the upcoming 2032 Olympics
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Getting around
Major transport hub served by large rail, bus, and ferry networks, as well as Brisbane Airport and the Port of Brisbane, Australia's third-busiest airport and seaport respectively