If you are moving to Brisbane soon – welcome! Thousands of people move here each year in search of better jobs, more opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle.
Why is Brisbane a great place to live? Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make a difference…such as a fellow commuter saying hello to you on the train, it’s knowing your home is near a safe, clean park, it could be being greeted by sunshine most days of the year, having fantastic theatre, restaurants, markets and more at reach but still enjoying a laidback feeling in the city. ‘Friendly’, ‘inclusive’ and ‘relaxed’ are words that spring to mind when we try and describe our city.
So, if you are thinking of moving here, we'll connect you to the information you need and the assistance of professionals.
Quick lesson in geography
Never explored the greater Brisbane region? Well, just outside the Brisbane City Council boundary are the cities of Logan, Redcliffe and Ipswich. An hour or two from Brisbane, you can head south to the Gold Coast, north to the Sunshine Coast and west to Toowoomba. Brisbane is part of the thriving and growing South East Queensland region which offers many work opportunities and lifestyle choices. The city, riverfront, beaches, Moreton Bay, mountains are all here…
About Brisbane’s suburbs
Get a good understanding of the different suburbs in Brisbane . Research how close they are to the city, what type of facilities and services are available and get a feel for where you might like to live and work.
Buying a home
For general information about buying a house in Brisbane, use our buying guide. It gives you an understanding of what influences Brisbane property prices, an insight into the city’s architecture and connects you to businesses to help with legals.
Search for a home to buy.
Renting a home
When you first move, it’s likely that you will need to rent a property. Our guide to renting in Brisbane gives you tips from locals and connects you to real estate agents and tenancy advice.
Perhaps you will need to stay in short term accommodation, until you know where you are working or until you’ve gotten a feel for a few different areas.
Search for homes for rent.
If you want to look for share accommodation, you can search for this too. And read our suggestions for choosing a harmonious share house.
Jobs and employment
Look for a job in Brisbane? You’ll find hundreds of Brisbane jobs on seek.com.au.
Driver’s licence
If you are moving to Brisbane from somewhere other than Queensland, you need to transfer your driver’s licence. The Department of Transport answers the questions about transferring your licence.
And if you are moving from within Queensland, you need to ensure your address details are current. You can do this online at the Department of Transport website.
Moving tips
Moving house, especially if you are moving cities as well, takes a lot of organisation. Our moving tips provide a practical countdown to the tasks before moving day. Plus, we'll connect you to Brisbane-based services that can help.
Other links
For more information that’s helpful to movers, take a look at:
- Moving from overseas
- Brisbane childcare and schools information
Did you know?
- It is illegal to keep a rabbit or hamster as a pet in Queensland. Read about other prohibited pets
- Brisbane doesn’t have a surf beach (although there are plenty of sand beaches which fringe Moreton Bay). If you want to find some waves you can head to the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast.
The oubrisbane.com site is packed full of information you can use to learn about life in our city:
- Looking for a local radio or TV station.
- What’s on - there’s always so much happening with events, festivals and things to do.
- Find a great Brisbane restaurant.
- Get involved in health, sport and fitness in Brisbane. Join a class, find a bike track or pursue a favourite sport.
WHY? Why are hamster's illegal? I understand rabbits, yes we have a MAJOR rabbit problem. But hamsters?? Please tell me where we have a mass hamster infestation? Cause I've looked all over and I can't find any information on this.
We have more RAT and MOUSE infestations. I've never even seen a hamster! And yet we're allowed rats as pets and not hamsters?
Please someone explain this to me. IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE.