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Living in Brisbane

Median rent was A$370 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,733 in August 2021. The population of Brisbane, in Australia, was 14,523 in August 2021.

Lower unemployment than 64% of Australian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 76% of Australian cities that publish it.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Brisbane?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Brisbane.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Brisbane recurring monthly costs, € per month€1304Private kindergarten€135Utilities, 85 m² flat€127Transport pass€48Internet, 60 Mbps€40Fitness club€25Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly39.51 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v211Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited48.44 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v211Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,304 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v211Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant12.83 EUR31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v211Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.5 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Cost of Living in Brisbane. Jul 2026. Prices in Brisbane9Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass127.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v211Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home135.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v211Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings5,378 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,558 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud370 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 4% in March 2026. Median personal income was A$898 per week in August 2021. Median household income was A$1,674 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Brisbane?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 202610

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Brisbane is 4.0%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–5Brisbane 4.0%18 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count4,930 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Employment rate65.1 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,674 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week898 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au8Official
Salary Net Avg Eur Month3,605 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Numbeo city cost-of-living page — /cities/au/brisbane/12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 202610Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Brisbane. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Brisbane. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent8.95 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official

Language courses and integration in Brisbane

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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Check courses in BrisbaneHow the country programme works
Exact city-linked record checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Average high temperatures were 30.5°C in January and 22.1°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 140.5 mm in January and 26.4 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Brisbane?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.5 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: cdn.who.int3

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Brisbane average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Brisbane average monthly precipitation, mm040801201601411501155960662635278388129JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Brisbane average monthly sunshine, hours070140210280268223238235226204236268266270274270JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Brisbane annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.5PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Brisbane is 7.5 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³44–57 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³75–66 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³66–74 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³47–8Brisbane 7.52 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–10

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.5 µg/m³country median 6.131 Dec 2019cdn.who.int3Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 30.5 · Feb 30.2 · Mar 29.1 · Apr 27.2 · May 24.5 · Jun 22 · Jul 22.1 · Aug 23.4 · Sep 25.7 · Oct 27 · Nov 28.4 · Dec 29.6 °C31 Dec 2020BOM monthly climate statistics — BRISBANE, 1991-20202Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 21.7 · Feb 21.4 · Mar 20.2 · Apr 17.4 · May 13.8 · Jun 11.9 · Jul 10.4 · Aug 10.8 · Sep 13.9 · Oct 16.4 · Nov 18.8 · Dec 20.5 °C31 Dec 2020BOM monthly climate statistics — BRISBANE, 1991-20202Official
Average temperature by monthJan 25.3 · Feb 25.1 · Mar 23.8 · Apr 21.2 · May 18.4 · Jun 16 · Jul 15.2 · Aug 15.9 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 20.6 · Nov 22.6 · Dec 24.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BRISBANE AERO7Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 140.5 · Feb 150.4 · Mar 115.3 · Apr 58.8 · May 59.7 · Jun 65.7 · Jul 26.4 · Aug 35.4 · Sep 27.3 · Oct 82.8 · Nov 88 · Dec 129.1 mm31 Dec 2020BOM monthly climate statistics — BRISBANE, 1991-20202Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 268.4 · Feb 223.4 · Mar 237.8 · Apr 234.7 · May 225.5 · Jun 204.3 · Jul 236.4 · Aug 267.8 · Sep 266.2 · Oct 269.9 · Nov 273.5 · Dec 270.3 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BRISBANE AERO7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Broome14,660 residentsGladstone - Tannum Sands14,089 residentsMudgee15,020 residentsUlverstone15,086 residentsPort Pirie13,896 residentsPort Hedland15,298 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Brisbane?

The published population was 14,523 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area5,327 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.5Official
Foreign-resident share35 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents676,222 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.4Official
Population density466.3 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.6Official
Population Female7,093 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Population Male7,432 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Population14,523 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Brisbane by year, residents7,52010,77014,01917,26920012005201120152021202516,597residents

Population rose 102.6% between 2001 and 2025, from 8,192 to 16,597.

International community in Brisbane

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total14,523100.0%
Australia9,44765.0%
Country of birth not stated1,79012.3%
England6904.8%
New Zealand6094.2%
Born elsewhere(d)4393.0%
South Africa1461.0%
Philippines1360.9%
Germany1010.7%
India930.6%
United States of America830.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Scotland810.6%
Chile710.5%
France650.4%
Thailand640.4%
Canada600.4%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)600.4%
Netherlands430.3%
Ireland410.3%
Italy400.3%
Vietnam400.3%
Taiwan350.2%
Poland330.2%
Papua New Guinea310.2%
Indonesia290.2%
Malaysia290.2%
Wales260.2%
Zimbabwe260.2%
Sri Lanka210.1%
Brazil200.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)200.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)190.1%
Japan180.1%
Nepal180.1%
Fiji140.1%
Singapore140.1%
Mauritius120.1%
Turkey100.1%
Malta90.1%
Bangladesh80.1%
Croatia70.0%
Egypt50.0%
Iran40.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Greece30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Pakistan30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source4

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons14,523100.0%
Australia9,44765.0%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)3,29122.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source4

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons14,523100.0%
Australian citizen10,90075.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source4

Is Brisbane a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–68%
Student53%strong on education, weak on safety · range 45–61%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–64%
Foreign residents676,222 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population14,523 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings5,378 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate65.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)2,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate4 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad22.66 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official
Households4,558 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Labour force participation rate67.9 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics4Official
Median age36 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,733 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Brisbane when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Brisbane?

The published population was 14,523 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Brisbane?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.5 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: cdn.who.int.

What is the unemployment rate in Brisbane?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

What is the typical salary around Brisbane?

The median gross salary is 2,037 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Brisbane?

676,222 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

How much is public transport in Brisbane?

A monthly transport pass is 127.1 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2.

Is Brisbane a good place to live?

Brisbane may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Brisbane?

The official country of birth distribution records 0 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Brisbane, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/brisbane/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. BOM monthly climate statistics — BRISBANE, 1991-2020 BOM monthly climate statistics · bom.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26
  3. cdn.who.int cdn.who.int · checked 2026-08-26
  4. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  5. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  6. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  7. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BRISBANE AERO WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Cost of Living in Brisbane. Jul 2026. Prices in Brisbane numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-27
  10. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2 Global Cost of Living · kaggle.com · checked 2026-07-27
  2. Numbeo city cost-of-living page — /cities/au/brisbane/ Numbeo city cost-of-living page · de.numbeo.com · checked 2026-09-05

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