Brisbane, Queensland, is an attractive destination to both tourists and new residents, and its booming population growth reflects that. As the city prepares to host the 2032 Olympic Games, the population is growing at double the rate of Melbourne and three times the rate of Sydney. Yet Brisbane still has less than half the total population of these larger cities.
While it’s well-known for its laidback, relaxed feel, Brisbane is alive with things to do. Nightlife, dining, and leisure activities abound in the city and Fortitude Valley. South Bank offers art, culture, and concerts, while the Gabba and Suncorp Stadium hosts major sporting matches. With family-friendly leafy suburbs to live in and a strong job market, Brisbane is the place to make your mark on the business world and raise children in a safe and peaceful neighbourhood.
But despite being an exciting time in your life, moving house is always a busy and stressful one—moving to Brisbane is no exception. Ready Movers can take the stress out of relocating to Queensland so that you can get on with starting this new chapter in your life. If you’re planning on moving house to QLD, we provide comprehensive packing and removalist services to make your interstate or intrastate shift smooth and easy.
Ready Movers has put together this guide to moving to Brisbane to prepare you for what to expect in your new city and to offer you some suggestions on which suburb to choose.
Popular Areas to Live in Brisbane
Brisbane is full of beautiful suburbs to call home, and some of the most attractive and popular areas include:
Alderley
Alderley has been named the most liveable suburb of Brisbane, and it’s not hard to see the appeal. With easy access to the city, parklands with walking tracks and bike paths, and nice cafes, this suburb offers a very high quality of life.
Wilston
A pretty inner-city suburb, Wilston has a village feel with both old and new styles of architecture and vibrant shopping and dining opportunities.
Ascot
An upmarket northside suburb, Ascot brings a touch of history to the inner city. Its tree-lined streets are full of well-preserved old Queenslander houses and elegant cafes and restaurants. You’ll also find Brisbane’s oldest heritage-listed racecourse here.
Paddington
In Paddington, there’s something for everybody: op shopping, comedy, delicious food, jewellery and homewares, and world-class sports and concerts at nearby Suncorp Stadium.
Red Hill
From tin-roofed Queenslander houses to bakeries, bistros and bookstores, Red Hill is a suburb that captures the essence of Brisbane at its most charming.
Kelvin Grove
A perfect suburb for young people and families, Kelvin Grove is home to one of the Queensland University of Technology campuses and its vibrant Urban Village with theatre and farmer’s markets.
Windsor
One of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs, the renovated worker’s cottages and heritage-listed buildings of Queensland have stood the test of time. The hillier parts of the suburb provide sweeping city views, and you can also enjoy the peace of creekside walking tracks.
New Farm
An affluent suburb known for local icons the Brisbane Powerhouse and the blooming jacarandas of New Farm Park, New Farm is also conveniently close to the Fortitude Valley nightclub district.
Sandgate
Only a stone’s throw away from the Redcliffe peninsula, Sandgate is a peaceful seaside village with arts, culture and beautiful seaside walks.
West End
A lively, diverse, and colourful inner-city suburb, West End is the place to get a coffee on a Saturday morning, pick up fresh food at a local market, take a dance class, and enjoy many other eclectic activities.
The Cost of Buying or Renting a Home in Brisbane
Brisbane has a median house price of just over $450,000 and a median unit rent of around $500 per week. Depending on the size of your deposit, buying in Brisbane may be an easier option than renting. If your deposit is 20%, your weekly mortgage repayments would be approximately $498 a week. However, your situation may vary, and there are always factors like council rates and maintenance to consider.
How to Get Around Brisbane
The best way to get around Brisbane is via its public transport network. With a Translink Go card, you can travel on all Translink bus, train and ferry services throughout South East Queensland. Brisbane’s signature ferries, known as CityCats, let you travel throughout the city by river and enjoy scenic views while trains and buses connect the inner city to the outer suburbs.
Brisbane also has rideshare services like Uber and Didi. If you plan to drive, having a Go Via tag in your car will make it easier to pay the Linkt tolls and fees you incur driving through tunnels like the Clem 7.
What Climate to Expect in Brisbane
Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot and rainy summers and very mild and dry winters. With more than 3,000 sunny days per year, you can enjoy year-round sunshine in Brisbane.
Interesting Facts about Brisbane
Like other cities, Brisbane has its own identity and distinctive character, along with its share of interesting trivia. Some of the most distinctive facts about Brisbane include:
- The Jagera and Turrbal people are the traditional owners of the land, and Brisbane is traditionally known as Meanjin (meaning ‘place shaped as a spike’).
- Brisbane is where the lamington was invented, although there are different origin stories for the famous snack.
- During the Second World War, Brisbane hosted more than 80,000 American soldiers. Tensions between these new arrivals and the locals erupted into a conflict that became known as ‘the Battle of Brisbane’.
- Brisbane City Hall, which occupies two acres, is the largest city hall in Australia.
- Brisbane has the country’s only man-made beach, located in the South Bank parklands.
Moving To Brisbane Made Easy with Ready Movers
Ready Movers makes moving to Brisbane much easier. Our home removalist services are the core of what we do and are designed to suit your move’s unique requirements.
For those who are relocating to Queensland from another state, our interstate removalist services are designed to take care of the complexity and logistical challenges of crossing state lines. Our services include comprehensive door-to-door relocation, expert pre-packing and unpacking, dismantling and reassembling of furniture, smooth and professional handling and optional full insurance coverage. The removalists on our team have over five years of experience, so you can rest assured that your furniture is in good hands.
Ready Movers is one of Brisbane’s most trusted removal companies, and our Brisbane removal services reflect our care and dedication. We know there’s a lot more to a successful move than simply shifting your possessions from one house to another. Our services for customers relocating to Queensland include packing and unpacking, dismantling and reassembling, providing fully equipped trucks, operating within tight timeframes and offering ongoing support.
If you’re ready to take the stress out of moving house to QLD and start enjoying your new life in the capital of the Sunshine State, contact the Ready Movers team.
