Living in Brisbane

Brisbane is the third-largest city in Australia, with around 2 million inhabitants, half the size of Sydney and Melbourne.

The Brisbane River runs through the city, giving it a very picturesque feel that enhances its beauty. There is a lot of activity along its banks because there are various parks, restaurants, and cafes. Additionally, water sports like kayaking or swimming in its artificial beach, located in SouthBank, are popular.

If there’s any drawback to highlight, it’s that Brisbane doesn’t have natural beaches. Despite this, if you want to surf, you’re just an hour away from Gold Coast, either by car or public transportation, where you can enjoy the best beaches for this sport.

Furthermore, Brisbane stands out for its high concentration of multinational companies located in the city. Therefore, if you’re interested in taking a business course in Brisbane, it can be an advantage for finding future employment in this city. Get in touch with us so one of our Dingoos Guides can prepare a free study plan for you and answer all your questions.

Despite being a big city, accommodation is not as expensive as in other major Australian cities. The city center is mainly composed of businesses and offices, so there is less housing available, and what is available tends to be more expensive.

However, in neighborhoods outside the financial core, such as West End, South Brisbane, New Farm, Kangaroo Point, or Fortitude Valley, you can find accommodation at a fairly affordable price. Here are some average prices to find accommodation in Brisbane:

• Single room between $220 – $320 AUD/week.
• Shared room between $180 – $220 AUD/week.

*Price range depending on how central the room is.

For your arrival in Brisbane, at Dingoos, we’ll take care of managing your accommodation for the first few days and advise you on where to live in Brisbane. Additionally, we’ll help you arrange your transfer from the airport to the city center so you don’t have to worry about anything.

Best neighborhoods to live in Brisbane

Public transportation is well connected, both for inner-city mobility and leaving the city. If you prefer to use a bike or walk, Brisbane is also a city for you because it’s quite bike-friendly, and it’s getting better all the time. At newsagents and on Brisbane’s main street, you can buy tickets for trains, buses, and the tram. The public transportation system in Brisbane is operated by Translink, and with the Go Card transport card, you can move around the city at the best price.

Additionally, upon your arrival, your Dingoos integrator will personally accompany you to acquire the transport card and explain how it works. So, no worries, we’re with you every step of the way.

Grocery shopping in Brisbane isn’t the most expensive. If your palate isn’t very demanding, you can do a weekly shop for $60-70 AUD, which will probably be rich in carbohydrates. If, on the other hand, you’re more discerning and include fresh meats and fish in your diet, your weekly shopping might amount to $80-$100 AUD.

In Brisbane, you can find the most economical and well-known supermarket chains in Australia, such as Woolworths and Coles Supermarket. As a tip, you’ll save a few dollars more if you decide to shop at Coles Supermarket.

The city of Brisbane has a lot of life; you can find all kinds of plans, nightlife areas, markets, festivals, and everything else you can imagine. Additionally, as we mentioned, at Dingoos, we’re always organizing super fun events of all kinds, so pack your suitcase and your desire to have a good time because your Aussie adventure begins.

If we talk about prices, it must be said that leisure is quite expensive in this country. For example, eating out can cost you around $30-$50 AUD per person. If you go out for a night on the town, you can have a good time with just $30 AUD, although it’s easy to spend $100 AUD.

Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are humid and hot with an average temperature of 26°C. Most of the rainfall occurs in summer (December to February), often leading to thunderstorms and even floods. Winters (June to August) are mild with little rainfall and an average temperature of 17°C.

Brisbane’s climate is perfect for outdoor activities and making plans. That’s why at Dingoos, we’re constantly organizing super interesting gatherings: barbecues, surf lessons, going out for beers, bowling, and much more. You’ll love this city, and you can stay updated on all these events on our Dingoos Facebook page.

Brisbane is a highly popular city among international students who decide to travel to Australia for a study period, as some of the country’s best schools and universities are located here.

To study in Brisbane, you’ll need to meet certain requirements, such as enrolling in a course or applying for a student visa. At Dingoos, we provide advice and assistance with the entire process completely free of charge, so don’t wait any longer, and contact us. We’ll help you shape your Australian adventure.

In this city, you’ll find plenty of study options. You can study English, VET courses, or pursue a university degree. Any of these options will be a success because you’ll find quality education in all of them.

Additionally, if you decide to study in Brisbane with Dingoos’ assistance, we’ll make sure that the school and course you choose perfectly align with your goals and budget.

The first thing you’ll need to work in Brisbane is a visa that includes a work permit. The student visa is one such visa, and at Dingoos, we help you obtain it. With it, you can work part-time (24 hours/week) during your studies and full-time (48 hours/week) during vacation periods.

Despite being one of Australia’s main cities, the cost of living in Brisbane is somewhat lower in proportion to the salaries it offers. So, if you travel to Australia as a student and work part-time (24 hours/week), you’ll be able to cover your expenses in this city without any problems with an average salary of $557 AUD per week.

At Dingoos, we’ll provide you with tips and advice to find work as soon as possible. We’ll be with you throughout your stay in Australia, no worries!

If you decide to live in Brisbane, you can’t miss out on some of its spectacular places:

• Every year, the World Cockroach Racing Championship is held in Brisbane.
• In 2016, a resident of Brisbane tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The bid started at $0.01 AUD and when it reached $3,000 AUD, eBay canceled the auction.

If you believe that living in Brisbane is feasible for you and could be your ideal city, contact us, and a Dingoos Guide will advise you for free on everything related to visas, study plans, and how to come to Australia, so you don’t have to worry about unnecessary paperwork.

If you don’t want to wait any longer to find out what it’s like to live in Brisbane, take a look at the following video and discover what it would be like to do so in 2024. Because the time is now or it’s too late. We’re waiting for you!

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