What is Brisbane like?

[PDXnative]

Can anyone tell me what life is like in Brisbane? Is it a good place to live? Is there a lot of crime? Any dangers in the area such as cyclones, crocs, snakes, etc? How affordable is it to live there?

[jabaspurs]

Hi

Try this site as it's quite helpful - Home | ourbrisbane.com

But like you i could do with more info.

Jamie

[Shouganai]

Originally Posted by PDXnative

Can anyone tell me what life is like in Brisbane? Is it a good place to live? Is there a lot of crime? Any dangers in the area such as cyclones, crocs, snakes, etc? How affordable is it to live there?

I have been to all cities in Australia except Tasmania's Hobart. Brisbane is far smaller (1.2mil) than say Sydney (4.8mil) or Melbourne (4mil), so its a lot more quiet. People are very friendly. Crime is higher because of higher unemployment. A lot of migration from the other cities is the cause. There is a lot of unruly youth around, mainly on the Gold Coast. A lot of tourists.
Its hot in summer, pleasant in winter. I think you could find a place you like there. Its too far south for cyclones, crocs. Australia has the most poisonous snakes in the world, but you never see them. I'm a geologist, and moving around the bush you never see them, just be careful walking through bush at the beach as they can't feel your vibration, and they can look like sticks in the sand when you walk through the scrub back to your car. You might see them on the dirt tracks if driving your car.
Australia is more expensive these days, but its still ok.
I think Brisbane and Sydney are the best main cities to live.

[spadgersdad]

Originally Posted by PDXnative

Can anyone tell me what life is like in Brisbane? Is it a good place to live? Is there a lot of crime? Any dangers in the area such as cyclones, crocs, snakes, etc? How affordable is it to live there?

Hi PDXnative,
Brisbane is a great place to live, lots of culture, night life, restaurants, art and live events. Crime, depends where you settle, like anywhere in the world there is high,low crime will have to do some searching on crime rates and areas to find where least crime is. We feel that crime rate is lower than where we were in England, children ride their bikes to school, and walk independently even in Primary, of which I found very strange at first, as would never allow my daughter to walk to school in the UK. We have settled in the Redlandshire area on the Bayside, and feel very happy and comfortable with going out at night and allowing our daughter that extra freedom to grow to become an independent adult. We have been here nearly three years not had cyclone so cannot answer you that one. Seen a few snakes and have a resident snake living in the eaves of the house, as with any nature leave it alone and it will leave you alone. Seen no crocs only at Australia zoo which suits me, go swimming in creeks further up North and one might be able to say hello to one personal (but would not advice it) Not sure if this helps but would advice you to research different areas, have a visit and see what gut instinct you have. If you need any further information please dont hesitate to contact me, good luck
Spadgersdad

[SNH]

Originally Posted by Shouganai

Australia is more expensive these days, but its still ok.
I think Brisbane and Sydney are the best main cities to live.

I would have to seriously disagree there.

It depends what you're after.

For good food and culture, I would have to say Canberra or Melbourne. Also Hobart, but so many people seem to move to Australia for that elusive beach culture, and Tasmania is more like what you would find in the British Isles.

For me Brisbane and Sydney remind me too much of places like Las Vegas or Florida. Glitzy, tacky, not a lot of heart. But then I don't really enjoy lounging on beaches - I like 'city cities' - places with attractions like good theatres, fashion, style, cultural aspects.

Queensland is a bit of a joke to other Australians because of the high concentration of 'bogans' who live there. (Bogans are feral people, hillbillies, something like that. The accent takes a lot of getting used to!!)
A lot of people like the place, but most of the Australians who don't live there at the moment would never want to.

And don't expect good weather in Sydney!!