Brisbane
Brisbane
Australia’s largest local government authority and the state capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a thriving multicultural city, with an innovation-led economy, world-class educational institutions and an enviable outdoor lifestyle. In 2021, Brisbane was announced as Host City of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A thriving economy
Brisbane is Australia’s fastest growing city, with a thriving $182 billion economy set to flourish significantly over the next decade due to its close proximity to Australia’s largest export markets, rising population growth, and a predicted employment boom in several key industries. Brisbane is rapidly evolving, undergoing major transformation and revival, as the city progresses its long-term plans for the future and prepares to host the 2032 Games.
283 days of sunshine every year
Brisbane’s vibrant outdoor lifestyle is the envy of most cities, with a subtropical climate, 283 days of sunshine every year and a vast network of parklands and pathways ripe for walking and cycling.
The city’s liveability, affordability, accessibility, and ease, coupled with friendly and welcoming locals, make Brisbane a unique global destination.
Infrastructure and active transport
Brisbane is a city on the move, with airport capacity on par with Hong Kong and Singapore, and a $15 billion infrastructure pipeline that includes public and active transport projects such as the $1.2 billion high-frequency Brisbane Metro service and $550 million Green Bridges Program.
Clean, green and sustainable
Brisbane has been a leader in sustainability practices for more than 20 years and has twice been named Australia’s most sustainable city. Brisbane City Council is taking real and practical action to deliver a low-carbon and climate resilient city, focusing on the performance of its own operations, as well as delivering initiatives to support Brisbane residents and businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Country: Australia
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Population: 1,270,000 inhab.
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Mayor: Councillor Adrian Schrinner
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Area: 1,342.7 km2
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Official language: English
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Official website: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/
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Olympic events: Summer Games 2032
