HOW LIVEABLE is Brisbane in 2023?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Hi, this is 1 year later and I have come back to own up to a small issue in this video. I attributed the cross river rail to Brisbane City Council, while rail infrastructure is purely the domain of the state government. After this video, I made a resolution to be more careful in ensuring the accuracy of all information in videos on THE Brisbane channel. Just had to come back and let you know, as I did consider pulling this video altogether. But I think it would be a shame to do so just for one slip.

[@marshall2828]

Just moved to brisbane a few weeks ago for university. (Coming from central Queensland) Loving it so far

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Good to hear! I think it's always easier coming to Brisbane from somewhere smaller than from somewhere larger, 'cause all the annoying things about Brisbane are generally no better in more remote places, so you only really notice the things that are better. Good luck with your studies and life here!

[@surmacojeffreym367]

it's not a crisis...u just need a reform for all.. it's like a shoe if you give big people not fitting shoes there walking in pain..it's hard.reconsidr.reform

[@walkaboutwithrob]

Am one of those 'Mexicans' but have been here in Brisbane for many years. (Moved from Sydney). Just from my own observations and point of view, and my own videos here on KZbin, Brisbane never really knew what it wanted to be. And I still think that it doesn't quite know. For so long it was somewhat overlooked by us southerners and overseas visitors. But in recent times the city has grown so much and has successfully achieved international events. I think what happened was that Brisbane authorities suddenly realised they had a great city on their hands and so have been doing everything to make it 'big', but it's been rather scatter-shot. Most of the stuff built has been great, but it makes the city rather generic. I'd personally like to see Brisbane settle on some core elements as to what the city is and what makes it unique, rather than just building one of everything which gives it a confusing identity.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, I think I agree with your assessment. By the way, a little down the line I'll be doing a video featuring some local KZbin channels worth knowing. Yours will be on the very small list.

[@walkaboutwithrob]

@@BrisbaneChannel oh, thank you very much! Looking forward to it 😀

[@samuelstacey2309]

I think you’re spot on and I’ve grown up here! Lol It’s Brissy so thinks take time but I think people are slowly realising the natural/cultural beauty of the place 😊

[@anthonyszy7191]

Member the floods of 74. Can happen again.

[@mnj640]

I live in Adelaide but lived a few years in Brisbane. I find Adelaide has the same problem. When I came back I was surprised that Adelaide reminded me of Brisbane. Do love Queensland though

[@DroneKingsInDarwin]

It’s a mess with all the construction but once that’s done Brisbane is going to thrive. Especially with the olympics coming to town. Public transport though is tough.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yep. I've always been more of a city person than a small town person (growing up in Inverell was not fun for me), so Brisbane of the future will be a better fit for me than the Brisbane I originally moved to. But I think there's no shortage of locals who feel they're losing the town they loved. The public transport, I think, will never be something one can rely on entirely - this will always be a city you need a car (or bicycle, motorbike, scooter etc). I'd get a bicycle, but on hot and humid days, I don't think that'd be fair for anyone that had to be within five metres of me! Plus the price of public transport is so high here (Aus in general) than elsewhere.

[@FroggysGoldProspecting]

Brisbane is a sh1thole

[@ReiniHeini]

A very comprehensive and well edited video! The renting situation excluded (because all of Oz is suffering right now and more social housing is needed everywhere) I wish public transport was better. Other than that, I think your videos show pretty well that Brisbane is a great place to live. Thanks!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@HI-bw8fe]

Coming from a country where public transportation is top notch, I find it soooo hard to commute in 🇦🇺 in general. But overall, I still love the country and will be back soon to explore more! 🎊

[@HI-bw8fe]

@tranduy2668 the little 💎 of western Europe > Switzerland 🇨🇭✌️😁

[@HI-bw8fe]

@tranduy2668 you got it right! But native (spoken) language is Swiss-German. A dialect spoken throughout the country, well at least if you’re from the German part. Standard German is what we all learn in schools and used on official documents.

[@Absolutely_shine21]

I am also moving to Brisbane in 3 months i love to watch your videos and all the information. Thank you so much 😊

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's great to hear they've been helpful to you!

[@Herosade]

How you like it so far?

[@keiran_wilkinson]

Mexican here from the south about to make the long drive up to Brisbane for work. really looking forward to the warmer climate and the fishing and beaches around the area. going to be living in my van staying at caravan parks. this has been a long time coming. enjoy your videos mate 👌

[@sp4263]

Love your good data-based analysis on aspects such as prices and crime.

[@electro_sykes]

actually, i was wrong about public transport. Despite the Construction, the end product will be good. Sometimes you just have to make some sacrifices. We actually need more Public Transport and Roads.

[@ND-gn8tc]

Your video quality is mooning! I'm looking forward to the next one. Cheers

[@ND-gn8tc]

Update: i spoke with a friend the other day and her family had to pay 6 MONTHS of rents in advance to secure rentals. Absolutely insane.

[@jehle1777]

Honestly I was so scared of the heat and humidity when we moved here cause of your videos and to be fair it feels now like an exaggeration. Maybe it’s just the last 8 months that have been better but it’s been great. I am used to dry heat in middle South Africa so yeah.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, I personally never found the humidity to be unbearable, which I actually said in my video about the pros and cons of living here. But then so many people complained about me saying it. I realised it's a very subjective thing, and many people are not as tolerant when it comes to heat and humidity, so I felt I should prepare people in case that's them.

[@aussiejubes]

The last 2 years are no indication of the weather here. They've been two cool years. Who knows, maybe we won't go back to the feral humid af days of yore and I'd be ok with that.

[@jasonwright9405]

Durban’s climate is similar to Brisbane’s. Humidity🥵🥵🥵

[@toastyman111]

Best brisbane channel in the business!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha. Just through little competition!

[@nigahiga8574]

Love your videos. They are super clear, well-structured, and answers the common questions we often have about new places ❤

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks. I'm happy to hear that. 😊

[@madiemikaere353]

I’m hoping to move over next year. Can’t wait. Love you videos

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cool. Good luck! By the way, you have a video on your channel about a party outside your parliament house. I noticed a couple of people waving upside down Kiwi flags. Is there some meaning connected with that?

[@lizteacher-oz4lu]

Such a well-researched video❤ thank you so much. Im planning to move here next year for university

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Good luck! What do you plan to study, and at which university?

[@teamschmangled]

Mate, your videos are just excellent! Thank you for all of the useful information that you pack into each episode. I am finding them so informative to watch ahead of our move to Brisbane.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks so much! I'm glad they're helpful.

[@christopherukundo4883]

Where are you from, John?

[@NETFREIGHTSERVICESQUEENSLAND]

Thats what i want to know @@christopherukundo4883

[@haley5154]

Moved here watching your vids. loving it so far!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Good to hear!

[@tonyfoulkes9289]

Heck certainly changed since I lived there in early 1980s. Loved it other than that summer humidity.

[@geline2686]

binge watching your videos! very straightforward and informative.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks so much! Glad you're getting value 😊

[@LachieVidsTransportVlogs]

Greatly edited video as always, but about cross river rail, the trains that are coming in 2026 are not needed for cross river rail, but will increase service frequency, it will still run before the new trains are here.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Oh, that makes much more sense! Good to know!

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

Will be the NGRs operating in the tunnels.

[@BSingh-on4qr]

I personally love the humidity

[@sprig5173]

I love the reasonable winters.

[@jasonwright9405]

What? 🥵😵‍💫. June and July low relatively humidity 😊

[@rollerbladingbrisbane]

Brisbane has amazing pathways for skating.

[@electro_sykes]

they are focusing public transport on the inner suburbs. As for the outer suburbs, we are just left with cars. They should really send more public transport into the outer suburbs to regional town centres like Springwood, Chermside or North Lakes.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

i absolutely agree. They're definitely focusing on the areas closer to the city, also trying to build more of the population there as well, increasing building height limits to allow for more high rise apartments (although who's to say much of that won't become short term Airbnb-style accommodation anyway?). I think they want to centralise the population more rather than have the sprawl continue outward. But the fact is that there's already a lot of the population spread over a wide area that's really not getting served well by the public transport.

[@electro_sykes]

@@BrisbaneChannel What about those in the suburbs.

[@traviolisupreme]

Amazing video, very accurate and unbiased - well done 🙌 especially about the constant unbearable humidity & heat.

[@michaelphillips2079]

Fascinating video. I'm not sure about the theory that people moving to Brisbane from more heavily populated areas of Australia will want to help keep Brisbane as it is. Here in the States, the phenomenon has been that people moving to Dallas or Austin have been fleeing places like LA and New York to escape the messes those places have become, only to try to turn the places they fled to into the places they fled. By the way, I'd give my left arm for Australian rental rates.

[@missym877]

Agreed. I’m from America as well and have noticed that same thing. This trend of nationalism and the opinion that moving somewhere where there’s less “immigrants” etc will make a place better, but what they don’t realize is that a lot of those places thrived because of interest and initiative to be culturally diverse…which gives way to more cultural activities, theaters, museums, festivals, etc which in turn inspires more restaurants, shops and in turn what makes a city a tourist like hub. People’s real issue needs to be the fact that the government refuses to keep skyrocketing rents and mortgages in check/while also keeping companies in line with matching rising cost of living. Instead what happens is the prices continue to rise, but nothings done to make sure citizens can keep up. Making those places unbearable to live and eventually havens for only crime.

[@chriswatson7965]

All of Australia is pretty good. Whilst there are plenty of short term trends that drive interstate migration, the long term trend of a slightly increased rate of growth in Qld is the prevalence of air-conditioning which is a driver towards wanting to live in warmer climates. There is currently movement from cities like Melbourne and Sydney, but no-one considers them to be bad places to live, and they actually score more highly on the liveability index. There is a post-covid sea-change driving a lot of it.

[@elliesjoberg7172]

I think that the rental rates he quoted are in Australian dollars, so keep that in mind

[@Thecawesomeone]

It's in AUD but it's also per week not per month.

[@masterchief5437]

Thanks bro I made the move to Brissie! probably see you around! I also was liking your ideas of street photography on AirBNB! :)

[@darkbin180]

i reckon the public transport in Brisbane is pretty great if you want to get to or from the city but its quite hard ton get to other suburbs across the city

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, it can be quite difficult to get between some parts of Brisbane if you're relying on public transport alone!

[@rauri1077]

Amazing work Adam, such a great video, can tell the amount of effort, research and filming you did for this. Very fun to watch!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks! May be the last time I spend that much time on a YT video. It's interesting that as soon as I posted it, the views on the pros/cons one halved. It's almost as though the algorithm understood that this one was intended to replace that one!

[@rauri1077]

@@BrisbaneChannel crazy! I hope this one blows up 😊 very well done.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I was hoping it would, but not looking good so far. But I remind myself that that one didn't blow up until about a month after I'd posted it.

[@NETFREIGHTSERVICESQUEENSLAND]

Very fun to watch! that is Wright, he is a Clown 4 THE Brisbane Channel Reply

[@grekiely6245]

Thanks for this on-going information from this vid and the one from last year. Daylight saving, I remember, the first year, living west of Toowoomba, it soon got "canned."

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, I don't think it would ever take off here in QLD, especially with the minimal effect further north.

[@grekiely6245]

@@BrisbaneChannel The Tweed as well, an extra booze hour :)

[@yunasumeragi2990]

Hello, thanks for your videos there are many videos that show Brisbane but not deep like yours, having numbers and those specific things is very useful. I'm from Colombian I've been living in Sydney for 8 months, and I'm excited about moving there....I hate cold hahaha 🤣

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Good luck! It's still pretty chilly up here at night right now, though!

[@jessicaking445]

Thank you so much for the videos you do. There really informative and have shown me great links to find out more information for myself. I like your presentation style and really appreciate the time you put into the videos. Thanks heaps mate

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks for your appreciation! I'm really glad you find them helpful.

[@pravin007]

Awesome mate. Really comprehensive guide about whats been happening lately in Brisbane. Coming from South of Brisbane, crime is definitely on the uptick here, though it may be a wee bit exaggerated due to Social Media. More alarming is the fact that most of the crimes are done by teenagers. All said and done, Brissy is still the best city in Australia for me :) Weather is subjective, but I'd say 50% of summer months may be humid, but the other 9 months are great.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm a southsider too, but haven't seen any change in crime in my particular area. Glad you're loving it here.

[@bozziewald]

​@@BrisbaneChannelWhat industry do you work in?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@bozziewald I'm a photographer primarily. Why do you ask?

[@rosswithers9085]

The crime hasn't hasn't been exaggerated, it's off tap, out of control right now.

[@SevgiCetosVlogUSA]

Thanks for sharing beautiful video, have a great week

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks! You too.

[@darbeeroyal8503]

Love your work Adam Being a data-geek, would you mind sharing the sources of your data digging? Looking forward to the next one mate 😎 👍🏼

[@BrisbaneChannel]

For these videos, I don't go too deep. Apart from info from the ABS website, I just start by Googling, then when I find articles, I go directly to the sources they are quoting. That last part is important, as I've found the accuracy of reporting can be questionable, so I like to make sure I get info in its unfiltered form.

[@LevelUP84]

Dammit. I hate humidity 😩

[@Mari.Colombiana.Despertando]

Cheers!!!! Wonderfully made as usual... thank you very much!!! Now I'm worried for my kids in the housing and security departments...

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I wish I could say you don't need to worry about them finding accommodation, but that would be my biggest concern for them.

[@Mari.Colombiana.Despertando]

Yes!!! And to make it worse, it can probably be "cheaper" in the more dangerous places, and so they could end up in a not so good spot... 😬

[@BrisbaneChannel]

There's not many places that I would call dangerous in Brisbane, thankfully. Honestly, the only suburb I'd avoid personally would be Woodridge. Although it does have some OK pockets, I never feel completely safe at the train station there. Just make sure they use the crime map (the link is in the video description of the best/worst suburbs video) when looking for a place. There are plenty of more affordable suburbs that are still quite safe. Often they're cheaper because they're further from the city centre, so public transport will then be the consideration. Often it's best to consider getting a cheap second-hand car, as it may work out cheaper in the long run, especially if they travel together.

[@Mari.Colombiana.Despertando]

@THE Brisbane Channel wonderful!!! I appreciate so much your help!!!! Thank you VERY much!!!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You're very welcome.

[@hasanthananayakkara4676]

wow wow wow I love Brisbane......

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's not a bad little town.

[@RodrigoBocanegraCruz]

Thanks for the video. It's really interesting what you mention about buying vs renting. We are moving there from Adelaide the next week because we are looking for a better weather and a more vibrant city (probably not too different), but we are really concern about the rental situation :( By the way, we have been living in Australia for less than 1 year, so we still know little about it's pros and cons, and that's why these videos are great to us!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Just make sure you get references from the place you're renting now. That is important. I'd recommend you start making appointments now so you can view some rentals as soon as you arrive.

[@sprig5173]

I lived in Adelaide and loved it but Brisbane has better weather and is more like cosmopolitan.

[@Secretlyanothername]

@robertolang9684 Car registration is easy, not too expensive.

[@denzelheden4256]

Same here, I'll be moving to Brisbane soon because it's a vibrant City... Originally I was thinking about Perth but Perth seems too isolated from the rest of country

[@kierarivers2023]

Was wondering if you had any thoughts about the construction of new estates in the outer suburbs of Brisbane and how this is changing housing prices or even the construction of apartment style properties in outer suburbs? I travel through the rochedale area a lot and notice how narrow and packed in the houses in the estates are! This means buses cant get through these streets either but makes the older 70s brick houses seem massive. Love your videos!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

What I've really noticed is the trend for a block of land with a single home being sold and then subdivided into multiple plots. They then build large houses or townhouses on them that allows for very little area for a yard. While denser housing closer to the city would help the transport situation, the ones I've seen are not particularly close to the city centre (similar distances to Rochedale). The main problem I see is the reducing of the yard, which means reduction in grass and plants on each property. This isn't a great thing environmentally, and green space also has an impact on the temperature of the city. I remember reading an article that predicted a 1-1.5 degree rise in temperature with the reduced green space caused by larger houses and smaller yards. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

@@BrisbaneChannel there recently have been so many subdivions in my area, and at least two big blocks on this one street near me being converted into a whole new estate with many properties

[@JamesFFiT]

Cross river rail is Qld govt not BCC. Existing services on buses remain the same - no inconveniences noted with trains or buses experienced on my commmutes on the Northside between Chermside and the city. Great video!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks for the correction. I think the most disruption as far as buses is occurring around the cultural centre at the moment. But the biggest disruption has been with the trains, with entire stations closed as they are refurbished and track closures as well. Even today I discovered that platform 1 at Dutton park is closed. I already knew of stations such as Yeronga and Fairfield that had been closed for long periods as part of the infrastructure upgrades.

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

@@BrisbaneChannel my station is going to be upgraded in August, they currently are doing early works in prepration for the main construction to take place

[@rmar127]

Fun fact.. Brisbane city council is the largest city over 250, 000 people under a single council in the world.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I did not know that.

[@hinterlandrider5300]

and Gold Coast is the 2nd largest

[@soheil904]

I would love to know if I want to go for camping or I am outdoor person what kind of insects and animals I am facing😅 great videos 👍🏻

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's on my to do list...

[@Makwo663]

Thank you for the info Its helpful for me🙏🙏

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You're most welcome!

[@CCC2010cg]

Great video, wish you did the same videos for other Australian cities!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks. I feel I'm only in a position to comment on Brisbane, since this is where I live. Otherwise it would be a video made up purely of things I could Google, which doesn't really bring much value to anybody. Plus getting footage to use would be a pain!

[@HarryFruin]

I really like your videos. Can yo make a video on having a dog in Brisbane, specifically getting around the city by public transport, dog friendly restaurants and parks, plus dog friendly beaches. Thanks, Harry

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Great idea. I already have that one on the list!

[@rce1912]

Increased Aircraft noise is another issue that is impacting Brisbane. Pretty much everywhere you go you hear planes flying over.

[@katyacabrejos]

So true mate!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, that's something someone else also mentioned, although pretty much everywhere may not be so accurate. Seems it's north-eastern suburbs in particular, but I haven't looked into it deeply enough to comment with any authority... yet. I know it's something I haven't encountered in my varied dealings around the city, but definitely worth my looking into.

[@aussiestallion69]

@@BrisbaneChannelplease do a video on this subject.

[@wowee5334]

great video! however, i just wanted to add that cross river rail is a queensland government initiative and not council.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yep, someone else brought that up also.

[@vinnieriley7227]

There aren't enough homes being built anywhere in Australia. And in parts of our largest cities we need more dense housing options. That doesn't mean gargantuan 30 story buildings. Housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings between 3 and 6 stories can create density without obstructing views, or looking out of place in suburbs. Building further outwards only means more long commutes into the city for residents of those areas. It's even worse when suburbs only permit zoning for detached houses. The area becomes a boring, empty, wasteland of nothing to do or see. The best areas allow for all housing types, and some commercial uses.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I agree with all of that.

[@7590339z]

I am from Melbourne, lived in Perth for 10 years and now in Sydney due to work for the last almost 5 years. I think Brisbane is the best city, not crazy busy like Sydney/Melbourne and not quiet like Perth/Adelaide. However, not sure it can compete with Sydney/Melbourne for Professionals in particular working in the Finance/Insurance Sector, as most large Financial institutions are in Sydney/Melbourne.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, it's definitely more limited in terms of finding work if you're in those professions.

[@DrKChaggar]

Hi thank you for this updated video. Could you please share the most livable suburbs for a family with a young one with good private schools- thank you.

[@aermotion]

Thanks your videos are so informative and fun to watch

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy to hear that. I know many are informative, but sometimes I worry that they're a little boring, so the fun to watch bit means a lot!

[@NaomiNunya]

Hello, my 70 year old husband and myself (with our dog) have to camp because we can’t find a one room rents, that we can afford or will allow a dog.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm so sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it, as it makes the situation so much real when we can see real people facing it rather than just statistics. Best of luck finding something!

[@aussiejubes]

Renting with pets in Brisbane is extremely difficult & almost impossible to have a dog in a flat. The new legislation changes are toothless & won't do anything to help dog owners in particular. It's beyond frustrating, I'm sorry you have to camp.

[@phersonyu]

Brisbane is very cosy and habitable city.

[@noahwon9253]

Great video! Yes the humidity is a killer. A hot day in Brisbane is different than other suburbs. A few incorrect statements... Cross River Rail is being delivered by the Queensland Government. The cultural centre busway changes actually have no impact and west end residents like Platform 3. I thought all Ferry Terminals were open? Which ones are closed?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, the credit to BCC for the Cross River Rail was a careless slip. I didn't specifically mention the cultural centre busway, and I'm not sure what the Platform 3 bit is referring to. At the time I made and released this video, there were still two ferry terminals closed (North Quay and Regatta Point), but they opened a month or so later (don't quote me on the timing). The timelapse video I made of the full Citycat route from end to end was made about two days after the last two reopened.

[@YazzyYou]

Thanks for another great video. We'll be visiting Brisbane again later this year. We're curious to see any differences with early 2020. But we keep coming back because of the chill vibe that Brisbane has. Let's hope that doesn't change.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It hasn't yet, and I suspect it will always have that, even if it gets a little busier.

[@markneilson1044]

I agree with you, Brisbane roads are becoming very congested and will continue to get worse. I don't think they have fully thought out what the impact of the Olympics will have on the city.

[@pinetworkminer8377]

I think Perth is better than Brisbane in terms of urban planning..Well, time will tell perhaps..

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

agreed

[@pinetworkminer8377]

@@Trainspotting_BNE_Official Do you prefer Perth's urban planning to Brisbane's?

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

@@pinetworkminer8377 idk

[@GlobalPanghal]

Nice Information

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks

[@Simarjeet]

Quite informative...thanks

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You're welcome!

[@ASMR_SOAP_Irene]

Like your videos. Thank you 🤗

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@dean8443]

The are many great things about living in Brisbane but the summer weather is not one of them. Sure, winters are milder (though sometimes filled with very bad smoke from preventive back-burning) and spring and autumn can be lovely, but the summer humidity can only be escaped with air con. Also, for many years, the weather forecasts and actuals are figured/taken closer to the bay (I think at the Brisbane Airport) so they give a false impression of the weather. Add 1-2 degrees generally and slightly more as you head west (together, that's a lot of Brisbane). Similarly, winter is colder than the weather bureau suggests, especially in the mornings. Savour those days! The humidity during the worst periods (January/February, although this varies) means you don't get much of respite at night. About 10pm it eases. If you have young children, this makes bed time stressful. Daylight saving in Queensland? No, thank you. The public transport is very good. You can really get most places easily and the bus service is aided with devoted busways. Road traffic can be very bad. One accident on a busy thoroughfare can bring the whole Brisbane network down for many hours. If you like cycling, this is your city! The bikeways are mostly very good although some come to a grinding halt and you have to find your way to the next section of bikeway or take to the roads. Checkout the Brisbane interactive bike map. There are plenty of parks and walkways to explore the outdoors and the Brisbane City Council offers many free events to suit all ages and tastes. There are great art galleries, event spaces and museums to discover. There are also restaurants and cafes aplenty which offer a wide range of cuisines and different budgets with many offering outdoor seating to take advantage of the weather and views (with the caveat about the heat/humidity in mind). Day trips are very rewarding with excellent beaches, national parks, country towns, regional events, eateries and scenery within a short distance of Brisbane. Perhaps one of the best things about Brisbane is its residents. Brisos are generally a friendly mob. A bit rough around the edges sometimes but there is a sense of community, both as a city and on a street/neighbourhood level, that makes it a good place to live, work and to raise a family.

[@ahkl77]

Brisbanites rate way friendlier than Sydneysiders or uppity Melburnians, but they can’t beat genuinely warm Tasmanians, lived there experienced that.

[@sprig5173]

During the 80s many of Brisbane's best old buildings were destroyed for the ego of the premier. I like newstead and the Powerhouse for Brissy flavour.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, the Powerhouse is good. I'm curious to see what the Paint Factory at Yeronga becomes. Seems they want to make it a similar kind of venue to the Powerhouse.

[@mhkang7505]

Got a question. Hope to get good info from here.. which rental flats would be the best choice in the south bank area if you have just a small size of family and look for some good river view and good facilities such as gym and pool being fully furnished. The budget would be 600-900 pw. Would be grateful if I can get any good tips about this. Thank you.😊

[@BrisbaneChannel]

The standard is fairly consistent in the area, so you're best to take a look on realestate.com and domain.com to see what's available in your price range.

[@rancoxu]

I love❤❤❤Brissy!!!

[@peterware5173]

Thanks Adam..

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You're welcome!

[@latyheufel2574]

Very nice 👍👍

[@bjw4859]

It is long overdue that public housing is made available to all low & medium income earners, if possible, with a priority given to famlies who show respect to existing neighbours, & have a peacefull renting history. I try very hard to keep an open mind to people on the public housing roundabout, but I have had a gut full of the vermin that cause non stop chaos & infest these houses that decent struggling famlies could use & need, something has to be done, the police just don't work anymore.

[@ADayInTheLifeOfJames]

Exactly if they have history’s of drug addiction &/or lack of work ethic… why on earth do they need to live in the cities or in the burbs. Off you go out to the bush I say.

[@LevelUP84]

Exactly the same in the UK

[@yoonsiklee6151]

i really should visit brisbane at least for once. i like the green leafy part and slow pace. but dont know much about brisbane. if i think it's another sydney, then no point of moving.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's definitely not another Sydney! When I first moved here, I was wishing it was, but that's based on Sydney when I lived there (1999-2010 on and off). I think Sydney may be quite different now.

[@yoonsiklee6151]

sydney is the hell. i am considering other cities to move. @@BrisbaneChannel

[@JK2050J]

Thanks for the video. Considering the rising cost of living, the renting crisis and the constrictions, would you say it's better to live in Gold Coast in 2023?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I think a lot of the things happening in Brisbane right now are no different on the Gold Coast. But which is a better option probably still depends more on lifestyle factors than anything else.

[@lch99310]

Amazing video! I'd like to move to. Could you please let me know where can I find detailed industry and company list in Brisbane or Gold Coast? Thank you

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You're best to isolate the specific industry/s you want to know about and search from that point.

[@arthurwatts1680]

Looking at the drone footage of Queen's Wharf from earlier this year, it would appear that they have completed the superstructure and the glass exterior but understandably the internal fitout of each level will be massive. An even crazier project is The Ribbon in Sydney - 2 contractors went broke building it and there are still cranes on site, but for sheer wow factor it's a head turner. Developers definitely think big on the east coast.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm not sure what drone footage you're referring to, but are you sure it's not a simulation? The exterior is still far from complete. Glass currently goes up about 4/5 of the way from memory last time I looked (last week), and I think there's still a bit of concrete structure yet to go up.

[@arthurwatts1680]

@@BrisbaneChannel Fair enough - that drone footage can be deceptive. In any case, it's a lot further ahead than it was in the weeks after the floods.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@arthurwatts1680 Yes, it's definitely coming along well. They're saying it will be up and running late this year.

[@arthurwatts1680]

@@BrisbaneChannel cool beans - lord knows Star Entertainment would be keen to see money walking into those doors. Even for non-gamblers like myself, this is quite a landmark.

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Great share and channel here well done Be safe always see you again cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@aussiejubes]

I think ultimately, if people actually hate Brisbane they really need to just leave. It won't get better for them. It's a lifestyle city & if it's not the lifestyle that suits a person then moving here/staying here is a mistake. I wouldn't live anywhere else, even though I have a wish list for Brisbane. What I loved about Sydney was being able to find a cheap show in a little venue every night of the week. $20 burlesque, meet n greets for free, loads of social groups to join etc. We could use a little bit of that, we really don't have a lot going on in general & certainly not cheaply. But to say there's nothing to do at all (like the person in a recrnt comment section that wrote a novella of hatred lol) is rhubarb.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

A agree that there's no city that's a good fit for everyone, and it's useless trying to make Brisbane something it's not. If it's a good fit, great. If it's not, don't live here. But I think the big question now, is how is what it is going to be different in a few years. I think Brisbane in 5 years' time may be quite a different place from what it was 5 years ago, and that we seem to be in a kind of transition period. I think some people who loved the old Brisbane may not like the new and vice versa. But as for that character you referred to, I know who you mean. They really have a few key points they make over and over again in their comments on various videos, and they don't even live here. I'm particularly fascinated with their preoccupation with face painting at Brisbane events. In any case, they're intensely focused on why Brisbane is bad (because it's not like European cities, which is a large generalisation already), and are so stuck on their path of attack that any attempt at discussing what they're missing in their assessment goes nowhere. But I still like to allow different opinions to be able to be expressed in the comments and let people read the range and make up their own minds about how accurate each one may be. I do appreciate your balanced comments!

[@sprig5173]

Brisbane is a great city to retire to especially if you have property to sell in Sydney or Melbourne first.

[@perfidiousalbion9975]

We need to make Brisbane more like Sydney 👍 😊🎉

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

@@perfidiousalbion9975 no

[@Commonsensestillexists]

Hell no@@perfidiousalbion9975

[@fettugelaialonap9376]

Id be moving to brisbane sunshine coast hope it would be ok

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Best of luck! When are you planning to move?

[@fettugelaialonap9376]

@@BrisbaneChannel this coming June Sir

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Still a little while. Let's see how things change over the next few months...

[@electro_sykes]

they better not remove the riverside expressway

[@joshdavidson2833]

They absolutely should. Such a waste of a waters edge and so ugly. Car centric infrastructure ruins this city

[@electro_sykes]

@@joshdavidson2833 but where will all the cars go, the Clem 7. That will just back up the Inner City Bypass even further and make journey times for Southside residents and extra 20 minutes and will also add an extra 5 minutes to journeys for Northside residents, thanks to an increase in Traffic on the ICB.

[@electro_sykes]

While we all know that housing and lack of decent public transport in the suburbs is a problem at the moment. Brisbane was based off a city for cars.

[@tomcowell3700]

It actually had one of highest amounts of tram lines in the world until it was all torn up to make way for cars

[@electro_sykes]

@@tomcowell3700 terrible innit.

[@otamarau]

I just want a tram line. I'm aware of some of the reason why we don't have one.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

We used to have them. There's places where you can still see traces of them under the road (you can see them at 4:13 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmjMpq2hnN15pac ).

[@raniapretorius139]

I’m a Sydney girl who has lived in Brisbane for 25 years we raised our family here …back than Brisbane was so family friendly compared to Sydney … I’m concerned that in the pursuit of progress Brisbane city will end up like Sydney !! Sydney thirty years ago we would have a long line of people just to view one property for rent . Now it’s happening here in Brisbane… I think eventually Brisbane will loose it’s big country town feel ! Im sure you will have many many images and videos to remind us how it used to be

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I think the big country town feel is already on its way out. In my household, it makes me happy (I like bustling, fast-paced cities), but it makes my wife sad. Just who Brisbane appeals to five years ago and five years in the future will be quite different, I think.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm aware that's some pretty poor grammar in my comment at the end, by the way.

[@vive928]

@@BrisbaneChannel so is Perth the way to go?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@vive928 It depends on what you're looking for in a city.

[@happybuddha13]

Hey mate, how does the humidity in Brisbane compare to that in Darwin?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha, never been to Darwin, but all indications are that Darwin residents must have a good laugh whenever Brisbane folk complain about humidity! We've got nothing on Darwin.

[@happybuddha13]

​@@BrisbaneChannel Thank you for replying. Helps with the perspective. Looking to move from Darwin - and looking at historical BoM charts can't quite wrap my head around why people complain of humidity in Brisbane. Do you have any videos comparing Brisbane and Gold Coast?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@happybuddha13 No, I don't, sorry.

[@brodeyjepsen7076]

Hey Adam.. thanks for these videos. I just recently got employment in Brisbane and will be moving from Hobart. Job set, driving the car up but issue is obviously rentals. Did you end up making a video about tips for rentals in Brisbane? My issue is i start my new job 4 days after i will arrive. So i can only imagine it is near impossible to get a rental without a viewing? Etc. Any advice would be incredible 😊

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Ho Brodey. Unfortunately I haven't made that video yet, it's still in the planning stage. I think you'll have a challenge on your hands, and you'd be best to arrange temporary accommodation for the first couple of weeks if it's in your means to do so. Fingers crossed it works out for you!

[@brodeyjepsen7076]

@@BrisbaneChannel Hey Adam! I got very lucky and managed to get a 1 room unit. So will have a place to call home on arrival! Appreciate your videos as I have been watching them to give me ideas of the places etc. Keep up the awesome work :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@brodeyjepsen7076 That's awesome! Congrats and best of luck for life here!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Oops! Seems I can't even spell "hi"!

[@electro_sykes]

Queens Wharf is like Brisbanes version of Singapores Marina Bay Sands

[@davidmichie]

One thing you missed is the flight noise from the new runway. Pretty much everywhere along the river from Hamilton to Toowong is impacted and it's getting worse as flight frequency increases after Covid. Some genius decided the flight path should be directly over the Olympic athletes village and the Gabba. Go figure. Also I ran the riverside walkway today. Closed in four places. Becoming very annoying.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks for the additional info! Yes seems like I missed a significant thing, will have to look into that...

[@TamaEnergy]

I'm keen to move to SC

[@BrisbaneChannel]

The sunshine coast? Nice area. Where are you now?

[@TamaEnergy]

​@BrisbaneChannel UK! Also have a brisbane job offer and I'm torn! I love adventure and outdoors but also am in my 20s

[@sp4263]

Nice Dawgy 👍

[@BrisbaneChannel]

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[@sp4263]

​@BrisbaneChannel oops. That message was meant for your video in the backyard with your dog 😂

[@BTSpurpleYouARMY]

What about the earning if everything close so early…… And I also heard that This city get closed by 6pm….. ????? Anyone who is in Brisbane????

[@JoelOman1980]

Sooo, as an engineer in the construction industry, I noticed on the list of "skills needed", this is one of the professions that's lacking in QLD. Also, being a absolute lover of hot/humid climates and currently residing in Sweden (where it's about +3C as of this writing, mid-day 😅), you'd think there's an opportunity within the coming year(s) to relocated to 'Brissy'? And, if wanting to do so, what would be the means? Thanks a bunch for your coverage of this wonderful city. If I ever manage to move there, let's sit down for a beer and have a conversation! Take care! ☺

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Sounds like you're in the perfect position for a move here, especially leading up to the Olympics! To get a feel for the opportunities here, I'd take a look at Jora.com.au, which lists jobs advertised on all the major employment websites.

[@JoelOman1980]

@@BrisbaneChannel Thanks! I will definitely go there and have a look. Have a good day!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@JoelOman1980 You too!

[@JoelOman1980]

@@BrisbaneChannel Haha, I just searched for the criteria that is relevant for my work skills and 94(!) jobs popped up... I guess you guys really are in need! (over here, I can find around 4-5 relevant jobs in the same sector, although, Gothenburg only has around 1 million inhabitants 😆) Pay seems better as well, around AUD 100.000 - 150.000 (annually)

[@skatastamoutrasas.]

Age is fa for Joe. If you are almost 45 forget it. Also don't believe the adds.

[@nagelixin]

In the coming months it will be interesting to see what the state government proposes for NW Brisbane. The failed efforts by the council and this bickering need to stop. Long term there will be 2 parallel motorways (Existing M1 + Coomera Connector/Western Bruce Highway Alternative) running North-South. There needs to be a frank conversation about planning and funding now. Existing roads such as the Western Freeway are operating well beyond capacity. The Centenary area needs additional river crossings, to remove local traffic off the M5 to Kenmore, and a Busway to service the Western suburbs (Eg dedicated lanes to Centenary-City)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I agree that roads up on the northside are really well beyond capacity!

[@tuulavirtanen2920]

Would you make video about 15 min city Brisbane ??

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Hi Tuula. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you mean by "15 min city Brisbane". Could you clarify for me please?

[@tuulavirtanen2920]

Oxfort 15 min city . Melbourne is going to be 20 min neighbourhood experiment . Limiting people's movements to 15 min walk or cycle. So is that gom8ng to Brisbane also ??

[@daniel-san836]

my mum lives in brisbane. her rent has gone up $80 a week. she's left with $75 a week for food and money for car rego, insurance, upkeep. We were raised poor so she's adept at living on a ridiculously tight budget, so she'll be fine. but meanwhile those who have monetary wealth are overwhelmingly enabled to create far greater wealth... and this key feature of our society just irks me to the bone. i believe if China took over Australia as they're primed to, they'll do a far greater job running it

[@BrisbaneChannel]

As someone who also knows the struggle and who grew up in a low income household, I am with you on the inequity that's woven into Australian society. However, as someone who lived in China for around nine years (and not in that expat bubble kind of way), I can very safely say that things would be no better under that government's rule! Just a different kind of bad.

[@daniel-san836]

@@BrisbaneChannel bugga

[@davidreichert9392]

You can say the same for pretty much every city in Canada.

[@wanderingigorotavlog2797]

Awesome

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks!

[@aussiestallion69]

Aug 2024 here, now the second highest median housing price!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, even when this video was made, I would never have imagined that. Or that our median price would be pushing $1 million.

[@yoonsiklee6151]

8:54 i like the old way of australia. i do not like the way of opening till late night and making noise at night.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Then Brisbane may be for you. You'd like Perth even more.

[@JK2050J]

I'm horrified after watching your video! I've lived in Southeast Asia for the last 5 years and enjoyed abundant, inexpensive, high-quality accommodations. Do you have any suggestions for finding short-term (a few days) and long-term (a few months) rentals? I'm moving to Brisbane in a couple of weeks. Thanks.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can really tell you. In terms of short-term, I could only suggest trying things like Airbnb (which is one factor contributing to the shortage of long-term rentals). As for longer-term, all I can suggest is contacting agents now so that you have some inspections lined up for as soon as you arrive (that is what I did back in 2014 when I moved here from Vietnam, but that wasn't in the middle of a rental crisis). It's definitely not a great time to be moving here, and without recent local rental references, you're likely to find your applications lower in the pile for any given property. I'm in the planning stages of a video in which I ask experts in the field how to give yourself the best chance when applying for a rental, but it won't be ready until after you've been here for a few weeks already, unfortunately.

[@geoffmccoll4640]

I think Brisbane is as unaffordable as New York, unless you get a permit to put up a tent in King George Square after hours

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I looked into that, and New York's median rental price is about three times Brisbane's.

[@jemmavonhoff1548]

lol adequate! You're being kind

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha!

[@richardsmith748]

I've been trying to escape this overcrowded hell scape for two years. The city is not coping with this influx.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It's definitely not designed to deal with the increasing population, and with same mob being voted in for another 4 years, I don't see much changing, sadly.

[@australier263]

Absolutely, yep Brisbane is a beautiful city and latest in 2032 we will visit the olympics!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm sure it will be quite a different city by then!

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

@@BrisbaneChannel it will be

[@BigBlueMan118]

The Metro is not a Metro, its an electric bus rapid transit and for the money and ongoing operational expense I would suggest it may have been better to have constructed it as a proper metro line which could have been extended significantly in future. Cross River Rail has been scaled back to save costs to the point that it is no longer anywhere near eas effective at improving the rail network in its entirety. There also needs to be significantly move investment in the rest of the existing rail network to improve journey times, higher frequencies, station amenity, remove level crossings and duplicate some sections of single track, whilst other projects need to be advanced with new lines built to Maroochydore, the Trouts Road NWTC link and Beaudesert. The rail corridors themselves then need to be rezoned for way more apartments rather than any more urban sprawl. The ferrys could also be a key transport mode and the areas arpund the wharves should be rezoned for higher densities if possible.

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

Maroochydore line will be built, and they also are duplicating the tracks on the sunny coast and goldie lines - plus station upgrades.

[@BigBlueMan118]

@@Trainspotting_BNE_Official station upgrades great, but the Cleveland line especially remaining single track is a total disaster and needs an upgrade. Also needs more new trains!

[@Trainspotting_BNE_Official]

@@BigBlueMan118 cleveland line will be duplicated, and we should be getting 65 more new traibs in 2026

[@BigBlueMan118]

@@Trainspotting_BNE_Official duplicated when? CRR opens in less than 30 months, at which time the Cleveland-Ferny Grove line will become the only line through the important South Brisbane area. It is also the most unreliable line. Obviously without having to merge with Gold Coast & Beenleigh trains it would improve the situation but it could compromise the entire sector. There is no planning or approvals or any work done towards this so no way it can open same time as CRR. The new trains also wont be ready for the infrastructure so will delay it.

[@minniesaab7255]

What is the most exclusive the most posh , the most expensive part of Brisbane to live ?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

This article should answer your question well, and it's very up to date: metropole.com.au/10-most-expensive-suburbs-in-brisbane/

[@minniesaab7255]

@@BrisbaneChannel thank you!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You're welcome.

[@sprig5173]

Anywhere on the river is expensive.

[@Michael-tz8zf]

❤️ from YERONGA

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I used to live in Annerley, so Yeronga is near my old stomping ground!