Wanna move to Brisbane? WATCH THIS FIRST!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

This video's a little out of date now, so for all the latest changes in 2023, make sure you check out the updated version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWfOfKavf7ZphLc

[@MoosesValley]

You missed a lot of Brisbane's great points. Brisbane has walking paths and bike paths everywhere - even all the way to the coastal suburbs on Morton Bay. The Gold Coast is about 45 min. drive and and Sunshine Coast is about an hour drive. Some great theme parks about 30 mins drive - Wet N Wild, Movie World, etc. Great shopping centres everywhere. Two awesome world class universities. Some amazing national parks within 2 hours drive - Springbrook, Glass House Mountains, Binna Burra, and more. Don't know many places in the world where you can stand close to 2,000+ year old trees. Brisbane seems to have a very low crime rate for a city of it's size. People are mostly happy / friendly. Used to live in Brisbane, then moved away, but returned about 10 years ago and re-discovered what a beautiful, wonderful city it is.

[@ednawrites7630]

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[@frefri4628]

As a European living in Brisbane, I find Brisbane to be very poor in bike and pedestrian everything. Even the CBD only just got painted bike lanes in 2021. Brisbane public transportation is trash too. It's pathetic. Brisbane is 100% extremely biased towards cars.

[@Benlikesstuff]

Within an hour or two of Brisbane CBD are some of the best beaches in the world. Want a weekend getaway ? You can get there within hours.

[@CrypticBore]

@fre fri its seriously atrocious esp if youre outside of the cbd. And while we may have some of the most lient laws when it comes to escooters compared to other states not allowing us on all bike lanes and forcing us onto footpaths in the cbd is putting pedestrians and scooter riders in danger. Cars also need to be more accountable. Aus dash cams youtube is frightening stuff.

[@matthewh8005]

It would be 45 minutes if the highway wasn’t constantly under construction or jammed because you fucking QLDrs have no idea how to drive.

[@f0273]

Brisbane is one of the best cities I have ever lived even the suburbs are great. I am from France and in my case, I suggest many people from other cities to go there and enjoy this beautiful city. Next year, once the frontier will be reopen, I will come back and definitively buying a house to live there. Stay all healthy and take good care.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You too. Good luck when you move up here!

[@kathdavies1220]

Stop telling everyone, want to end up like VIC?

[@jasonwright9405]

@@kathdavies1220 hehe I’m from vic. I bet you enjoy Danny’s Dino dictator company!

[@Phil-7]

I couldn't find an official statement, of when exactly Australia is planning to open the borders again. But I sure hope it's next year and not longer than that.

[@MitchellBPYao]

It's great through

[@thorstenbohn7304]

Oh, if I ever had the chance to move to that dream of a city! Fell in love with it during a 6 week stay in '96 and left with watering eyes. Mates- appreciate what you have in Brissie! A big salute from Germany!

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

And good you stay in Germany !!

[@sm3675]

@@michaelgurnaut2436 ?

[@scottkelly4742]

I am Brisbane born and raised, 36 years young, and I must say this video absolutely hits the nail on the head. Very informative and accurate.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm glad you think so. Sometimes I start to doubt myself when people disagree, but I'm still happy for different points of view, as that only helps tell a more 3-dimensional story. Thankfully there are quite a few people who echo your comment still.

[@MitchellBPYao]

Hope to be successful at your age at the same time in 2032

[@lukem2260]

Were are good areas out of brisbane for under 650 k ..

[@guisanfe]

I lived 7 months in Brisbane back in 2010.. What a wonderful city, I really miss it. Hope to get back there with my wife and daughter.

[@sharondutton8475]

I was sceptical when I saw you were doing a video on Brisbane coming from interstate. I was pleasantly surprised you did a great job. My pet hate is the Mexicans coming over the border and trying to change our lifestyle. I am a born and bred Brisbanite and I hate Daylight Savings. We are are more easy going not as fast paced as Sydney and Melbourne, we go interstate and drag our legs with daylight savings nice for a holiday good to come home. The shops, when we went to Manly NSW it was a shock to us how the shops were open so late and so many people out shopping. We try not to buy milk at the Servo’s but go to the local IGA who open a little earlier and close a little bit later. I prefer the warm weather to winter but we do go below double digits in winter. To escape the heat we have the Theme Parks with a lot of water activities plus the best beaches with Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, also a trip to Tamborine Mountain or O’Reillys on a hot day always cooler there. But our favourite place to escape the heat is the shopping centres from Westfields to Harbourtown and more. The price of real estate has increased dramatically since you made this video, will make it hard to trade up for the locals and the younger generation, it will be the haves and have nots, that is a bit sad. We also have beautiful bayside from Scarborough, Redcliffe, Wynnum, Wellington Point, and the best islands. Fraser, Moreton, Straddie, Russell, Macleay, Lamb and a Karragarra. Plus amazing waterfalls at Warwick - The Falls drive including Queen Mary Falls. Gold Coast - Purlingbrook Falls, Sunshine Coast - Kondalilla Falls. Sunshine Coast - Buderim Ginger Factory. So many places to go in a day or a weekend. As you said “A lot of festivals in Brisbane such as Riverfire” but also throughout QLD many events as well such as Toowoomba “Carnival of Flowers.” And also “We always thank the bus driver, we were taught to do this as kids.”

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Any more ?? Wisch country are you from ?

[@AustProd6]

OK, I'm a Brissy Boy for "Most" of my life. Grew up in Ipswich and 20 in Brisbane, but I've spent 2 years in Hobart, 2 in Melbourne, 4 in Bundaberg, 8 in Toowoomba and 4-5 free ranging but always call Brisbane Home. I was ready to give this video both barrels at the start. However, as it turned out, you were 100% spot on in your appraisal. One thing you left out is that people are more accepting of new people than in other Capitals. We have our own dialogue that can trick you up. You did Brisbane a justice. Top Marks. PS Spend an afternoon on the Brisbane Ferries. Better than therapy.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks, that means a lot! Yeah, agreed about the ferries, although I miss the city hoppers.

[@suraj9]

was about to say something similar. felt like my inner thoughts were voiced out here, got the points spot on.

[@geirsvarsson8585]

Hi, could you explain to me the weather and temperature differences between Toowoomba, Brisbane and Bundaberg. I plan to move to Queensland later this year from northern Scandinavia. My 12 year old daughter is not so keen on it being so hot.

[@AustProd6]

@@geirsvarsson8585 Brisbane is Humid (Sub Tropical), Bundaberg is a much more pleasant Temp. Dry Heat, very Mild Winter. Toowoomba, VERY COLD Winter, 3-5 degrees cooler in Summer than Brisbane. Higher Crime in Toowoomba.

[@biancana]

my favourite thing about brisbane is having the gold coast and the sunshine coast just an hours drive away! i love going to both it feels like a mini holiday every time and theres so many amazing beaches

[@io-rj6sk]

brisbanes beaches arnt that good rite?

[@jonesdaevilone]

I moved to Brissy in early 2020 from Cairns. The big change for me was the traffic and just how big and complex navigating was. Other than that i'm lovin' it. Got a nice spot in greenslopes where the iga is open till midnight, the neighbours are friendly and the climate is cool

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I still feel a little uncomfortable navigating when I'm on the northside - at least around the spaghetti roads that go out from the city. Having an IGA open that late is handy for sure. I think the one near me closes at 10, which is still pretty good for Brissie.

[@davey6693]

I thought this video was really well researched. It is clear you took quite some time puttimg this together and I have felt a lot of both the advantages and the smaller disadvantages as a new immigrant (store hours, daylight). It is one of the best videos you can watch if you don't know Brisbane. The advantages still win for me :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@sandrahughes3821]

Rent north Brisbane , 4 bedroom house is over$700.00

[@danthesolarman6480]

I went to Brisbane a couple weeks ago ago and every single person is another level of nice. Especially the river cat crew absolute legends.

[@johnaitken6134]

Enjoyed this, Adam. We are from Scotland and we visited, Brisbane, Noosa, Melbourne and Sydney in November 2019. We loved our holiday and Brisbane was my favourite city of them all. We plan on coming back when we are allowed. Stay safe.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You too. Hope it's not too long before you can come back for another visit!

[@sheryaarahmed9196]

Vote for freedom of Muslim

[@Мария-д1ф3в]

You have very clear and easy understandable pronunciation. Thanks for your video

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, I used to teach English as a second language, I think it still affects the way I speak.

[@barrysmith4551]

I lived on the North side(by the bay) of Brisbane for 20 years loved it. The weather I thought was all good. 10 years ago I moved back to the Sunshine coast. Best move ever...

[@io-rj6sk]

u like sunshine coast more than brisbane?

[@barrysmith4551]

@@io-rj6sk sure do..

[@io-rj6sk]

whys that

[@barrysmith4551]

@@io-rj6sk I live near the beach so I can surf when I want too. Not stuck in traffic each way for hours. Lifestyle really..

[@io-rj6sk]

fkn oath

[@Earljang]

Thanks Adam. Your review added a couple of great points I never considered or knew. One of the best informative video on KZbin I ever seen.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks so much!

[@petertullemans]

As a Brisbane born boy and much later as an actual resident (returning for uni after formative years in Cairns) I watched it develop between 1999 to 2009 and was personally involved in the king george square busway terminal as an architectural graduate. It felt like a big country town that somehow had capital city vibes (visually & culturally) and public transport including the ferries which are so much fun! Access to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts was also a good perk although the traffic is getting bad on the freeways. Slightly less multi-cultural than southern counterparts but still has diversity and access to great dining. Since retailing is shifting to online these days then opening hours is only critical for access to food & beverage options as super markets aren’t open till midnite like Sydney & Melbourne. There’s only a handful of true eat street destinations but enough to be civilised. Nite life was amazing. Miss my hometown.... says the now sydneysider.

[@125sloth]

And they still cannot co ordinate decent public transport in S.E Queensland. Trans link, (or Transfailure) what a waste of public money that organisation is. Was supposed tp be the new breath of fresh air for public transport ,but is a dismal failure.

[@philgray1023]

We can all hail that visionary Campbell Newman for the King George Square redev. Cut down all the trees, removed the shade they supplied and gave us a giant TV screen which plays lots of adverts. Thats progress 1984 style.

[@Paul-hp6zp]

Brisbane moving ahead now & by the Olympic,s you won't know the place.

[@charlesliu4674]

Daylight saving is an very positive factor impacting lifestyles in Melbourne, where you get 2 hours leisure between finish your job and the sunset in the very pleasant summer, walking your dog, playing with your kids or having a dinner in outdoor area.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I can see that it may be a positive thing for people that work 9-5 kinda jobs, especially further south where there's a bigger difference in the hours of daylight in summer and winter.

[@2LegHumanist]

I enjoy daylight saving too, but you have to be at the right latitude or you get that hour at the expense of having to wake up in the dark, which sucks.

[@TheRealWillM]

When I moved to Brisbane, I was shocked at the lack of quality rentals and associated asking prices. Also, the fact that everything closes early, is still hard to get used to

[@BrisbaneChannel]

When did you move here? If it was a while back, I'm sure the situation is even worse now as far as finding a rental goes!

[@TheRealWillM]

@@BrisbaneChannel, October long weekend exactly 3 years ago now (2018). I also spoke to a couple of other renters at the time, from other states and we were all in agreement about what we were seeing

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@TheRealWillM I came in 2014 and it wasn't so bad then. But I'm sure things are definitely worse now on that front than when you arrived!

[@Upside_Nay]

@@BrisbaneChannel it was rough in 2009 looking for rental, with agents inviting offers, in effect auctioning rentals for the best offered price.

[@jasonwright9405]

True. Esp Sunday both coles and woolies close at 6pm. Cafes close early. What the heck? Not just B all over Qld. Sad no summer daylight savings here.

[@jimmylee1776]

I grew up in Sydney. I worked for a major mining company & due to my work I was transferred to other cities to live & work. I have lived in Melbourne, Launceston & finally Brisbane. I was transferred from Brisbane to Melbourne & lived in Melbourne for 3 years. The weather is terrible- drizzled a lot & the winters are long. I remembered one year we had to put on the hearing system in our house after Easter & didn’t tut off the heating till a week before Christmas. That made me ask my boss to transfer me back to Brisbane in 1983. I have lived in Brisbane since (for the 2nd time). As for supermarket closing early on Sundays & petrol prices, it’s a matter of planning. I do my grocery & food shopping 2 or 3 times a week. I list the things I need to buy for a couple of days then go to the supermarket. I don’t fill my car’s fuel tank to the full. I usually buy enough fuel to last a week. When cue prices are over $2, per litre, I buy about 15 litres. When prices drop to between $1.70 & $1.80 I buy 30 litres. In this way I averaged down the cost of fuel to below $2. For me Brisbane is the best city in Australia. Many people from NSW & Victoria are moving to Queensland after they retire from work because of the cheaper housing. They sell their houses & buy a cheaper house in Queensland then invest the money left over from their house they sold in the southern states. The cost of living is also cheaper in Queensland. I have no regrets moving back in 1983 to live in Brisbane.

[@gatewayz75]

Another thing people don’t realise is how hot it is walking through the CBD in summer in a suit or work clothes, not everyone works in semi-casual clothes and there aren’t any trams so people take Uber small distances unless you want to arrive at your appointment a hot mess. There’s also only 2 CBD train stops, Central is miles from Alice St for example a big walk in summer ( I know another station is being built) It’s not a comfortable walking city unless you’re in casual clothes and fit enough to walk in that heat in summer

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, true that the CBD train stops aren't the most conveniently located. But I think that's an argument for using the scooters or bikes that are now everywhere, especially if you're among the few that still wear formal work attire up here!

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

Yeah, it's the worst. I only have to walk from Central to near the GPO where I work, it's a nice walk through Anzac Square but it's HOT. Throwback to the 70's when the B-P government was OBSESSED with concrete- look at QPAC, ewww!

[@davidrossi1486]

I totally agree about the cultural centre strip. Architect Robin Beckley (One of Sir Joh’s inner circle) was supposedly trying to design something to reflect the ranges in the background. Instead he ended up with a kind of angular concrete Brutalist/squat Corbusier monstrosity that Brisbane is now stuck with. Not unsurprising considering the horrid “Parliamentary Annex“ Built at much the same time. But I always come back to Brisbane, potentially one of the best subtropical cities in the world. @@becsterbrisbane6275

[@TheNulligravida]

King George Square is an oven. A Nordically designed city square in a sub-tropical city. A bloody stupid idea. Also, regarding clothes, wearing a hat as an office workers gets weird responses "Are you going to the races?" Why is it they brag that Brisbane is the sunniest capital city in Australia (spoiler: it's not) yet hat wearing is deemed eccentric?

[@anupriyaagarwal1997]

I'm planning to move next month from India...looking forward for another updated video!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

An updated video like this one is on the cards, but unfortunately it won't be until after you've moved here. Probably late July or early August.

[@iandaniels5653]

As someone who used to live in Brisbane for over 20 years I think your summary is very accurate I now live in Vietnam a totally different experience quality of life way better !

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I lived in VN for a while. What part are you in?

[@io-rj6sk]

which viet city?

[@ihaka70377]

Daylight savings is the best ever!!! I love it so much. An extra hour of sunlight in the summer afternoon is so good for long summer days :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Some people love it, some don't. It's definitely not a good or bad thing, it just varies from person to person and lifestyle to lifestyle.

[@Cobblestonebob]

Thanks a lot for this video, very informative and very well put together 🙏💯

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks. A lot has changed since then, so I'm working on an updated version.

[@robertwynne6451]

Excellent. I am a 75 year old Brisbane born and bred. I agree with everything you said (and very well said too). So glad nothing made me cringe.👍

[@edo4867]

It looks like Brisbane is the best city in Australia! Love it

[@Shipchasers]

I’m a couple hours south of Toronto in Canada….. Brisbane has always been calling me! I’d LOVE to move there!!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Have you visited in the past?

[@goldcoastparadise3609]

You're right. I'm agree with your opinion. Thanks for sharing

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@ZMack888]

You’ve talked me into it. Here I come!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Welcome!

[@peterviragphoto]

Nice video mate. You’ve touched on some key points, great summary!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@peterviragphoto]

@Rauri Barron haha 😁

[@kimmartin3369]

You really did capture the truth of Brisbane. Well done!

[@brispaul1]

Lived in Brisbane most of my life. The public transport in Brisbane isn't the best. The people are pretty chilled and lots of great restaurants. Our storms are certainly becoming more severe but I think our shopping precinct in the mall is pretty good compared to Sydney. Once our new casino opens, our city will come alive in 2023. Brisbane's winters are awesome. February is muggy but some love that.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

You know, I've never met anyone who likes the mugginess, but I imagine there may be some folk that do...maybe...

[@shaneparfitt77]

Agree with all of that except the storm bit. Sth east QLD haven’t had the storms like we had the 80s since, well the 80’s. 4pm every arvo in summer, a cracking storm would smash Brisbane, goody and the sunny and be gone an hr later, leaving a trail of damage. And the tropic storms that used to hit Mackay and nth in the 60’s are all again in the past. Sure they do more financial damage these days, people didn’t live in flood plains in the past etc, 3-5-10 times the population explains the higher death toll. But as to ferocity of today’s storms, they are not even close.

[@hardtailheaven4060]

@@shaneparfitt77 agreed. I used to have to dodge the hail storms almost every afternoon at 4pm driving home even into the 2000’s. We don’t get storms like we used to and winter is a lot warmer as well. January and February are horrid humidity wise.

[@australiamyway]

I can’t wait for the casino to Open

[@hestikakala3027]

@@shaneparfitt77 I've been a weather watcher and you're right about Brisbane storms. The vicious storms of the 70s and 80s were results of cold fronts moving through. Nowadays storms seem to be low pressure troughs. Could be a phase thing or cimate change, dunno. Also this year is the first time we've had a ground storm in the middle of winter that i can remember.

[@tanoz1440]

I think public transport is still lacking though, it’s great if you live within Brisbane but try living in the outer south Eastern suburbs, after thirty years, they still haven’t put in a passenger line in the South east towards Beaudesert. But they have have been happy to develop housing without any foresight as to how people can get around without a car and the roads are choked heading towards the city.

[@bassel181]

That's the South West buddy, east is the ocean.. bit you are right otherwise...

[@MrOsmodeus]

they tried to restore the trainline to beauy but for some dimwitted reason they tried to make it a tourist thing....who wants to visit beauy for tourism? now the tracks have been torn up and sold they'd have to get a line out of springfield through jimboomba/flagstone to beaudesert OR beenleigh to yarrabilba to jimboomba to beaudesert. either is too expensive and people wouldn't shut up about the above ground powerlines through that path so train crossings would be a total nonstarter for the chlamydia bear lovers

[@MitchellBPYao]

Well I have cousin living there so I've sent three times this life

[@allenli2642]

As long as you have a job in Brisbane, then your quality of life will be improved a lots. I was living in Melbourne for 10 yrs and just moved in Brisbane for 1 yr and a half. That is my personal conclusion.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I think that's the same everywhere. I certainly wouldn't want to find myself living in Sydney or Melbourne without a job!

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Good conclusion, no job and go back where you came from .

[@ilyachernobrov]

Thanks for the video! Rolf on Sunday hours, I am in Poland and they don’t work on Sundays at all 😄

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Apparently it used to be like that here in Brisbane too, a decade or two ago. In the end, I guess it's really about what you're used to, and when I moved here, it definitely came as a shock after living in large cities with long trading hours for the last 15 years or so of my life. But I did grow up in a country town here where very little was open on weekends, and I just accepted it and worked around it, which is what I imagine you do in Poland.

[@pvanb291]

Hey Adam, great video! We moved to Brisbane from Christchurch NZ two years ago. Did a few holidays here first to really get a feel for the place. Sold our house and most of our belongings to prepare for the move. It's been THE BEST thing ever! We're now doing things we never even thought of in Chch. Electric scooters are one. Started off being a cool alternative for transport after deciding we didn't really need a car, certainly not one each as we previously had. Now we belong to 3 scooter groups and have met so many cool people as we explore the outer regions of Brisbane. Average ride is 30 - 40 kms. I was interested in music opportunities here too. Have been playing bass for many years and as luck would have it, met all the right people as soon as we got here. Played with a band 4 days after landing! About to open a CBD bar next year, so again, way above what I though possible in Chch. We've been able to buy an excellent place in West End, after having to sell our first Kangaroo Point apartment at a loss. Certainly very friendly people in our building, making us feel very much "HOME". Love the climate and love the lack of earthquakes!!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Wow, sounds like things have gone amazingly for you since moving here! Congratulations on all of it!

[@mpandunky]

A very in-depth, beautifully shot, and informative video. It's helped my wife & I decide whether to move to Brisbane or not. Thank you so much.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Glad it was helpful. Did you end up deciding to move here or elsewhere?

[@mpandunky]

@@BrisbaneChannel If visa comes through, we plan to move to Brisbane!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cool! Good luck!

[@sutherlandsharks7376]

Great video. Brisbane is a hell of City. When I'm in brisvegas I'm visiting fams on the southern outskirts..Sunnybank and especially Woodridge the hood lol big ups from Auckland champ

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Seems your family is over my way. I live not far from Sunnybank. Actually I've been thinking of doing a video about Woodridge for some time...

[@sundayswithsummer]

That is really true. Thanks for this informative content. ❤

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@trandel]

Queensland Rail time schedule is optional except for “on” time. 5 or 10 mins early or late or never, are a QR speciality. You live on the north or south of the river, you MUST pick a side and you shall never live on the opposite side. Failure to abide by this rule shall see you charged with treason.

[@politiciansarehonestNOT]

Hahaha so true

[@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042]

I've heard lots of people mentioning that Queensland Rail can be late, but I've been living here for 10 years and have only ever been on 4 late trains (that are late enough to actually make a difference) and they were all caused by major events (like signalling issues or broken trains. The amount of times there have been issues like failed trains and my service on the same line hasn't been effected, it's actually quite impressive.

[@willdii-s3e]

South side is the best!

[@CrypticBore]

Its also awful if you live on the south side and catch public trans port its either the east or west because if you want to get to ippy or or loganholme you have to travel all the way to the cbd and then out again its god awful. And good lucky getting to anywhere in the middle of ippy and loganholme.

[@Donizen1]

@@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042 I use the trains sporadically and I do not remember a single time when a train was late. Agree with below comment about trains not reaching much of Brisbane. And sometimes having to go into the city and back out to get to some places, eg Wynnum to Sunnybank.

[@simplyintranets]

good assessment, I particularly liked seeing the stats on things

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@GetInspiredMedia]

Another brilliantly informative video Adam. I moved here in 2004 and find it one of the best places to live in Australia. Especially if you like the outdoors. Still, you are spot on about the cons! Well done 👍 Dave

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers!

[@goatbilly964]

This is super duper informative and really helpful for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

The info is a bit old now, I'm planning to do an updated version, so stay posted...

[@AquariusTraveller]

Hey Adam, You have put so much work into this video and it's paid off with it reach. I really liked several editing varieties and helped you stay intrigued. Two point I had about the information and I suppose it depends where you live and your prior experiences. 1 - Yes most of the major supermarkets are closed early on the weekend, but if your lucky to have the DFO right beside you, then there is a 24 hr Woolworths always on hand. It's not my normal shopping place, but if I'm ever out of those normal hours needing something, I know it's always there :) 2 - Day light savings I have experienced a lot and I'm not saying it's the absolute best. As a child it did mean you were hanging outside, playing a lot longer and people do get more done as they are prone to sleep in anyway. I tend to exercise early morning and hate that it's too dark outside to wander the streets on my own, so daylight saving would kill that even more. Although, I would love daylight savings only to stop the confusion of being on a different time zone with NSW and VIC for 6 months of the year - I find that a pain :) lol

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, I knew about he DFO Woolies, but it's just so far from most people that it's not really a practical thing to rely on. And yes, having states that are on the same time for part of the year and different at other times is a pain for sure! But I still dislike daylight savings (which I lived with for about as much of my life as I have had without it) because I set my schedule to the sun rather than clocks, so while it changes over the year, it's always a gradual change. That sudden one hour shift really threw me every time. I understand that people working "regular" jobs need to be tied more to the clock than natural time signals, so I'm in the minority. I get that.

[@AquariusTraveller]

@@BrisbaneChannel Fair Call :)

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

If we have day light saving, all the country will come here.., Thanks but no Thanks !!!

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Get a life Aquarius , If you like day life saving, don't bodder coming here !!

[@vaibhavjain1in]

Thank you so much for this video. All your cons about Brisbane seems to be pros for us as we live in Auckland. :P

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha, just shows how everything is relative!

[@FoodSack]

Very nice. Some points I hadn’t considered (completely agree with the trading hours though!)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers! At least the trading hours are better than they were. I remember the shock of going to the supermarket at 4:30 on a Sunday afternoon and finding it closed when I'd just moved here.

[@tamaracoba]

Finally, a you tube channel about My Beloved Brisbane!

[@ashthegreat1]

The Gold Coast attracts a lot of the ‘unsavoury’ types away from Brisbane. Moreton Bay is also a gem right on our doorstep.

[@laylaturner8563]

I have recently moved to the Gold Coast and I've lived in a lot of cities globally, and I can sadly confirm this is true.

[@helenflouch]

Definately the Sunshine Coast for livability. The gold coast is awful.

[@matthewbaptist2670]

Moved to the goldy from Sydney 4 years ago and I can tell you its con city. Everyone wants to pay you in bottle caps if they pay you at all and getting a qualified tradesman up here is like trying to find the leprechaun at the end of the rainbow.

[@ActiveAussie2024]

@@matthewbaptist2670 I 've lived on both Brisbane and Gold Coast for years, and Brisbane is by far better as a place to live. Traffic is also shit on most of Gold Coast, shit infrastructure., basically not upgraded much since early 80 s, but population 60 per cent higher now. The whole area especially from about Surfers Paradise north to about Underwood on the M1 is a pile of shit, gives Sydney a run for its money.

[@hilliard665]

@@ActiveAussie2024 population is 500% more, not 50% more :)

[@wytchend]

Nice one Adam. I’ve lived there since 2004. There is nowhere better in my opinion. I’m stuck in London currently so I’m missing my chilled coffee culture 🤣

[@BrisbaneChannel]

What's the situation with coffee like over there?

[@th3bl1nds4murai]

Nice bullet points except the last one. The chill vibe here should be a pro IMHO. Anyway, I haven’t increased my rent in 8 years. Probably about time :X The surroundings are also fantastic for walks and camping. It feels like cali, but with bullsharks, ice tea and mosquito nets. Very happy to be living here and owning my piece of the sunshine state.

[@Explorers.Journey]

Thanks mate. Another awesome video about Brissie. Really helpful for the ppl who are interested in moving to Brisbane. 👌🏽 I know properties are in higher demand than what it used to be even few months ago.

[@ct96]

Having spent my first 30 years in Brisbane then 10 years in Melbourne and the last 2.5 years back in Brisbane, I agree with all the cons but not all the pros. The weather is great in winter but if you work outdoors or like to do a lot of outdoor activities its to hot in summer, you can always move more to get warm can't do the same to cool down, its pretty much 30°C+ 6 months of the year. There's a lot of Asian food options as there are large communities here but not as good as Melbourne and other options like middle eastern, Indian and European food are not nearly as prevalent as well as these ethnic groups supermarkets/delis not being available. The public transport is more expensive unless you live close to the city as most of Melbourne is covered by one zone with zone two being the outskirt suburbs, while Brisbane's zone one is only the inner city suburbs with two zones covering the outer suburbs, so while the zone price is cheaper in Brisbane the way the zones are set up makes it more expensive for most in the outer suburbs. Also there are no daily caps on prices or weekly tickets like Melbourne and the quality of the public transport is also sub par compared to Melbourne with far fewer options and services available. Groceries are more expensive in Brisbane, Melbourne has lots of markets competing with the supermarkets selling meat, fruit and vegies(Footscray, Preston, Prahran, Queen Vic etc) and well as the immigrant communities Butchers and greengrocers, there is a lot less of this competition in Brisbane with Coles and Woolies being the only options in a lot of areas. i c Probably going to move back to Melbourne after covid as the rentals are now much cheaper and that was one of the reasons I left as they were starting to get to expensive compared the QLD before I left, but that has all reversed now and I've spent a couple of summers up here again to be reminded how unpleasant they can be.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Comments like this can only work to help people make more informed decisions. I'm actually happy when people share the ways they disagree with me, at least when they share some rational reasons for doing so, as it just helps promote discussion and gives a more well-rounded view of a situation. So thanks so much!

[@jasonwright9405]

Hi CT, I’m from Ringwood. Yup accm crisis plus expensive here. Cost of living is too dear wages r lower. Crazy. no summer daylight savings here 😥. Winters are gorgeous here but summer too hot hate muggy

[@iandres2394]

@@BrisbaneChannel Hello! Im moving from Mexico to Australia and I was offered Brisbane as a cheaper alternative. But now It seems is not as a good option as Melbourne. What do tou think?

[@bbx7739]

@@iandres2394 Depends what you like/dislike, and what you want. I have been living in Melbourne for the past 7 years, and just visited Brisbane. (My personal preference is definitely Melbourne).

[@merewynjanson3692]

@@iandres2394 i wouldn't live anywhere else ❤️ the weather does it for me? And people only wear black in Melbourne.. A lot more vibrant in Brisbane

[@kaoticgoodkate]

It did help remind me why I'm moving out of Brisbane - the small town of big cities. It's so much less cosmopolitan than melb or syd too, if you have a good job in a large company, you're going to be on interstate or international business trips fairly frequently.

[@johnmyers7054]

Hi Kate. Yes.. seems we left for different reasons doesnt suit every one but i gave it a go for 20 plus years

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Good to hear !! Stay out of Brisbane

[@MrProzacmilkshake]

This is why with such cranky people from the heat😂​@@michaelgurnaut2436

[@andrewhohipa8769]

Been a member since birth, 25 and going strong. Good to hear in the scheme of things all is well in the town I just happened to be born in. Locals are laid back but friending. With a series win of not. We live in a pretty special place

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Agreed.

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

And we want to keep it that way!! Staff the Olympic, !!

[@haydenadams3308]

One thing about food, while Brisbane proper-- especially the northern suburbs-- are lacking in food diversity and late night cafes... Southern Brisbane and the neighbouring city of Logan are open quite late around cultural hubs and have a much wider array of food. Mideastern food, Asian restaurants and cafes are quite good around the Springwood to Runcorn way. Which is the border between Logan and Brisbane. There's some really nice bakeries, Turkish and Greek places, Market Square is open till close to midnight and there's lots of tea/boba places there too. There's also some really nice parks in Holland Park- Mt Gravatt and Calamvale way. For those looking for late cafe and food options, Logan and South Brisbane suburbs are the place to go, generally only 30 minutes away even by train for those living in the city.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Those places are in my part of town. The places in Market Square don't seem to open as late as they used to since Covid, though. But when it comes to diversity of food, I'm in complete agreement that the southside is the place to be. It's just so much more multicultural than the northside overall.

[@jodee5120]

Another con is the traffic congestion (especially since everyone has moved up from the southern states). The roads aren't built for the volume of traffic and it makes even driving a short distance a painful experience.

[@SenatorAri]

Yep traffic sucks

[@TichJohn]

Kindly please upload an updated situation in BRISBANE right now. Thank you! ❣️

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I have. This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWfOfKavf7ZphLc For some reason, the KZbin algorithm keeps pushing this video more than the one with updated information.

[@Jotrain]

I got recommended this video, despite already living in Brisbane... Still a good watch nevertheless

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@chubblestaylor2042]

Very informative video and good accurate information I have lived in Brisbane for 25yrs after living in 3 other states and this is the best lifestyle state.

[@millyhsf]

Love this video ! Thank you ! I am travelling from Hong Kong to Brisbane for studying .It's a HUGE difference between these 2 cities in term of the vibe & trading hours. Lots of stores in Hong Kong opened till 9:00 p.m. or even 10:00 p.m. ! And the staff in Brisbane tends to work more "slower " , while in Hong Kong , everyone rush in every aspect (even walking!) . it's a HUGE cultural shock to me ! But I'm kind of enjoying this :D

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, HK is definitely a different world to Brisbane. I used to live in Guangzhou, so I visited Hong Kong a few times. Do you think you'll settle in Australia, or return to Hong Kong? I know a lot of people don't want to go back with the changes over the last few years.

[@millyhsf]

@@BrisbaneChannel With the current political change in HK, I would like to stay in Australia if possible. As a HK resident, what happened after 2019 is a nightmare to many of us. What Beijing promised when signing the Joint Declaration , are no longer valid. HK is now fully under China's control and the freedom of speech is highly suppressed. We cannot criticize / comment over ANY policy from Beijing, but to obey. If you try to fight back or take any other actions (like exposing what's wrong from the Gov to the public) , you will probably end up in jail..........

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, I feel really sad for the people of Hong Kong, at least those that are not pro-Beijing. It's sad to see the freedoms that people have enjoyed for so long now taken away. I hope you are able to settle here or somewhere that allows you to express your thoughts freely.

[@DonGato27]

This guy is really very but very good for explain. One of the best youtubers i know until know for transmit the own understanding. Great. Would be great if talk about all Australian cities, then the name would be The Australian channel and that name would give him a bigger number of followers.

[@johndouglass3010]

Something to consider as well. Very few corporate head offices in Brisbane. So in a recession, regional offices are trimmed, o unemployment in Brisbane can be worse than Syd or Melb in a revession.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Good point.

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Good!! then don't come here to look for work . Stay in Sydney or Melbourne !!

[@denissereyes1948]

Maybe living in Sydney or Melbourne is better

[@denissereyes1948]

@@michaelgurnaut2436 how long have you been living in Brisbane, Australia. I'm from Sweden been thinking of moving to Australia

[@CYV_COV]

Your information about the city of Brisbane is very complete, accurate and detailed. Reviewed casually but helpfully. One day I want to visit Brisbane City. Thanks for sharing

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks! Hope you can make it here one day!

[@peterdickenson424]

as anybody heard of Gladstone city

[@zoltanhorvath7454]

I moved to Brisbane in May in 2021 in the hope of buying my first home and settle down here. After 5 months later, I ended up buying my own house in Perth!😂🤣😂🤣 You are right, mate.👍 The property prices are horror here and the value is just not there. There are good things in Brisbane of course but as for me, I will move to Perth to settle down there asap!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yeah, Perth had its own property boom when mining was big, but seems it's normalised now and it's Brisbane's turn. Best of luck, Perth is a pretty city.

[@zoltanhorvath7454]

@@BrisbaneChannel The prices are going up in Perth too in the past 1-1.5 years but the market is not as crazy as it's here. I have recently bought my first home there after I have been living for 14 years on the East Coast of Australia ( Sydney and now Brisbane) and have been priced out.

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Good on you, stay in Perth !!

[@barryrahn5957]

Hope you're finally getting out of lockdown and can enjoy your chill city.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thankfully we had very little in the way of lockdowns. But they've recently removed the indoors mask mandate, so things are getting much closer to normal now.

[@KrisPlummer]

thanks for this Adam, you might want to upgrade the property price info though as it has gone crazy since you made the video. I have to say that the most annoying thing i still find after 15 years here is that there is NO cafe life after 2.30pm. And businesses do NOT change their hours to meet demand; even if there's a festival venue next door they will still shut at 2.30pm or whatever.. I think the Olympics build up will change a lot of this as i saw in Sydney across the 1990s. Oh and the humidity is more like 60-75% through a normal summer.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, I addressed the humidity thing in the weather video (in the pinned comment).

[@ARBITRAGEandTIME]

It hard to buy the coffee that is not Ronald McDonald

[@ollyduffy3]

This is a well researched video. Coming from the uk it seems like any of the other cities outside London, less busy but still with good infrastructure? Also the warmer weather all year is already a good pro, the 5pm store closing isn’t ideal but Sundays also close up at 4pm here too… it’s currently top of my list…followed by Melbourne

[@BrisbaneChannel]

It just so happens that there's a video comparing Brisbane and Melbourne as a place to live on the way...

[@AmazingFeynman]

Great video Adam! I’m a Brissy boy currently lost in the bush capital. Lived in Sydney for a while too. One thing, I do think daylight savings in Sydney and Canberra was amazing. Going to the beach or a hike until after 8 pm in summer is nice. Something Brisbane definitely needs to change. It makes sense economically too.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I guess it's a personal thing. I used to live in Sydney, and spent most of my time growing up in NSW, but I never liked daylight savings.

[@jasonwright9405]

Exactly Qld needs to have summer daylight savings so backward. From Melbourne staying in Sunny Coast

[@MitchellBPYao]

Yes

[@haych27]

it will never have it, it's a deeply conservative state. Even people who think they're progressive are conservative.

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

We don't have to always change to suit the economie . Daylight saving suit the enviroment and ones again, their is a chance to move elsewhere if not satisfed

[@konstantin_na_kavkaze]

Thanks a lot, it was very helpful!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm glad to hear that. You're very welcome!

[@TBHNotGonnaLie]

Love brisbane so glad I got out of Sydney

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Glad you're enjoying it here!

[@michaelgurnaut2436]

Please !!, don't bring all your others friends from Sydney, we heritate already half million Sydney population here who wanted to chance the roles in our stade < Exp; Day light saving > and more population bring trafic probleme like the one in Sydney . Please, no more Sydney foreing population in Brisbane.

[@Erraiad]

I’m moving to Brisbane to Study in few months if the border reminds open 🤞🏽 , that was so helpful . Thank you and I’m a subscriber now

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Glad to hear that, and welcome onboard!

[@artlovkar]

I am heading to Brisbane once interstate border is reopened :D! In case no one told you this before, you have a beautiful voice, very suited for a narrator :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Ummm...thanks. Hope you enjoy Brisbane when you make it here.

[@jwc5004]

Brisbane has very hot and humid summer and it's quite cold in the winter. It might not be going down below 0 celcius. But maybe it's from 0 to 10 in the winter. You guys can't bear the winter wearing only a shirt. BUT Brisbane's weather is very nice and sunny comparing with other cities.

[@daveamies5031]

I moved to Brisbane in 2002, back then there was no shops open on Sunday (there was a law preventing it) and only a few shops opened on Saturday morning (everything closed for the week midday Saturday) so that's improved a lot. Adam I'm with you on DLS, everyone else if you like DLS so much say in Sydney or Melbourne. It's got nothing to do with curtains fading or cows or any of those silly fallacies, it's all to do with the tilt of the earth and the fact we are closer to the equator so we don't get the longer daylight hours to justify DLS.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers! I was beginning to think I was alone!

[@125sloth]

Very lame argument I would suggest..haha Well why do northern hemisphere countries have DLS? Its is all about lifestyle, and the fact is that most ueensland people want daylight saving. The Queensland climate and daylight is the perfect candidate for it. And Queensland crime rates, at least pre covid. were above other states that have daylight saving over summer, and have been for years. It is a fact that where there is daylight saving, crime rates for some offences actually drop. But oh no, the media don't want to tell that bit. And it's only a time adjustment on a clock or watch for ppeople to enjoy more outdoors after work.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@125sloth Would need to fact check that, but if it checks out, the crime thing is an interesting point on the side arguing for DST.

[@125sloth]

@@BrisbaneChannel It is well known in police circles in the deveoped world that daylight saving reduces street crime, simply because it gets dark later from a time perspective. Crims don't just sit around waiting until darkness at around 9pm then start doing their thing. They go elsewhere because in the daylight they can be easily seen and identified. And it's mainly petty offenders anyay, however the assault rates drop and it is safer for families out in the streets. not rocket science. And if people do not like daylight saving for the other multitude of reasons that never seem to make sense, then just keep going to bed at the same timesm, with curtains drawn and keep getting up at sunrise, which in Queensland is before 4.30 in the morning. Not to mention Queensland loses millions of dollars a year by not having DLS like NSW Vic and Tasmania. If you are in buisness in Brisbane and want to order something urgently from Sydney or Melbourne at 4pm Retardistan, (Brisbane) time, you can't. Down south is closed and they are off to the beach or to the park with their kids enjoying the outdoors, winding down after a hard days work, not sitting back in the dark putting on weight. ( a bit of satire there)., although Queensland is a very obese place per capita. The issue with Queensland is that the Premier PalaCHUCK actually agrees with DLS but won't bring it in as she sthinks she will lose an election if she does. You can't lose an election if over 63 percent of people want it. The other states just brought it in decades ago, and ignored the whingers carrying on about it, which was a minority, and they just got on with life. Jesus, Queensland needs to get some balls and do as the majority wants. It hurts nobody. If the UK can do it right surely Queensland can.

[@Therealpseudonymous]

@@125sloth TLDR

[@ScootyG]

Re opening hours - supermarkets used to close at 6pm on Saturday only back in 2014. So it has improved!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes. I still remember the shock of going to get some things to prepare for dinner on our first night after moving here and finding the supermarket was closed at about 6:15. I couldn't believe it. We had half a packet of light and tangy thins that night for dinner (I had them left over from the afternoon), as after walking to the supermarket, we were too tired to wander around looking for a restaurant to get some takeaway from. That was in November 2014.

[@ScootyG]

@@BrisbaneChannel Similar experience, I moved from a small town in the UK with 24 hour Supermarkets to Everton Park, Saturday popped down for something to for dinner and had the same experience.

[@babyface7596]

Great video thank you for sharing !!!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@australier263]

Brisbane is really one of the most interresting cities of the world! Was there one week ago!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Wow, that's high praise! What made you feel that way?

[@rickandersen2284]

This real estate situation applies to everywhere in Australia, even the regional areas. Try buying something in Tasmania!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, I heard the increase in property prices has been ridiculous down there. I did mention that we've actually fared better than many other capital in terms of property price increases, at least if someone is looking to buy.

[@newbris]

@@BrisbaneChannel it’s also happened in many cities across the western world. Complaints all over.

[@markwest1278]

Thanks for the video 🙏🏽😊. Just thinking might be call Brisbane home when our retired time coming. Hopefully still valid info when the time comes 😄

[@BrisbaneChannel]

How far away is that?

[@richardhoulton4016]

I was brought up in Brisbane in the 70s and moved to Melbourne and Sydney for 22 years around the turn of the century. Just moved back to Brisbane in March this year and I’m loving being back. Yeah, on some levels it’s now ust as expensive as the southern capitals and salaries are not as high. But the weather is amazing and lifestyle is laid back and chilled out, and living on the river and inner city means everything cool is right on your doorstep. Yeah, when I left 23 years ago I felt like I’d outgrown it, but now, it feels very right. It’s grown up, and I’ve been there, done that, and chilled out…and we’ve met in the middle.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

So it sounds like you and Brisbane have both grown up. Glad you've loving being back!

[@richardhoulton4016]

@@DavidWilliams-nr6uk I left Brisbane 23 years ago because it had got a bit boring.

[@richardhoulton4016]

@@DavidWilliams-nr6uk It still doesn’t have anything like Melbourne’s “cool” factor…but it doesn’t have Melbourne’s weather either.

[@richardhoulton4016]

@@DavidWilliams-nr6uk Yeah…you go on believing that 😂

[@richardhoulton4016]

@@DavidWilliams-nr6uk You believe whatever you want.

[@proroofrestorationbrisbane936]

REally informative video about moving

[@davidmathiesen8656]

People do say thank you to the driver when exiting bus....refreshing and just nice.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, that's one thing that took me a while to get used to when I first moved here. But now it's second nature.

[@clareholgate8718]

I'm shocked that you wouldn't!! wow, thats how i've always grown up, didn't realise you don't do these things down south

[@ladycaissia1547]

That's going to change with all those rude southerners moving up.

[@jessieelliott3157]

Yes people in general are really friendly here. Not unusual for streets to have Christmas parties together and other social gatherings.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

@@ladycaissia1547 I think you'll find we're not barbarians who will move up and destroy the local culture. Yes, the culture is different in the larger cities - largely stemming from the busier lifestyle and faster pace of life - but the majority of people will adjust to fit the local ways. In fact, many of the people are moving because the different culture up here is something that draws them. Give people the benefit of the doubt and most will adapt - I know I did.

[@KVmusician]

Well done man 👍 a lot of useful information👋👏Thank you!

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Thanks, glad you got something out of it!

[@nibs394]

I'm sincerely thanking you for your absolute honesty 👍 a rare trait these days... Evaluating these would help all in making an informed decision as per their needs ✌️

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers. Still feel I let people down with the climate part, should have mentioned the extremes. Oh well, I'll rectify that in another video soon...

[@andrewmozdzen6358]

It was the beautiful golden brown river that stole my heart in moving to Brisbane 😘

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Haha, golden brown is not usually the type of brown I hear it being described as being.

[@aussierheinhardt4390]

Been living in Brisbane for abt 6 years. Still learning abt the city and its people til now. Rediscovering something new everyday. Always respect the law, the locals and the country itself.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I haven't been here much longer than you - about 7 years. Same as you, finding new things all the time.

[@andreaflores1584]

Thanks for the video. I am moving to Brisbane next year! I live in Canberra now, can't wait 😍😍😍😍

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Great! Let me know what you'd like to see more of on this channel that will help you enjoy Brisbane more. 🙂

[@andreaflores1584]

@@BrisbaneChannel Thank you. I would like to see more about best suburbs to live in Brisbane

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I'm planning something like this at the moment. It is difficult though, as it's a very subjective thing as to which suburbs are better or worse!

[@andreaflores1584]

@@BrisbaneChannel I undertand, but for those who never lived in Brisbane before, it is nice to have different views, obviously we will do our own research on top of that :)

[@jaynedavis3655]

I'm also in Canberra and wanna move Brisbane, Canberra is so YAWN!

[@elleenan5180]

I dont like daylight saving, so im moving and love warm weather and laid back too❤

[@darrenprior6339]

The traffic absolutely sucks balls. I live on the Gold Coast and I know that if I ever want to see my family again I have a window of opportunity between 10am and 2pm where I can get into that nightmare of a city and escape back home. Otherwise I will be trapped on the M1 for months, possibly even years. It's a living nightmare

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, you definitely have to pick your times travelling between the two!

[@amimartian]

Great video. For reference, in 2023 I involuntarily paid $760 per week to rent a relatively small 3 bed (3x3m), one toilet/bath and kitchen/dining Queenslander. My understanding is it's virtually impossible to find a house under $700 per week even in relatively remote areas. Petrol in 2023 was between $2.20 and $1.68. I tend to fill up when the prices are lower and rarely end up paying the high price. The cafes and shops working hours is ok, nothing to complain about. The transport infra is acceptable, with buses being "forget about it". If you can stick to the train - that's the best. The distances are great, so most of the time you need to drive. It's not a very walkable city, aside from the heart of the city.

[@paclar501]

Lol,all good to show average summer temp. Looks great until u add the 90% plus humidity.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I definitely need to follow up with something looking at the weather a little more closely, especially the extremes that the averages don't really reflect!

[@tinysherpa7180]

Air con in bedrooms essential and avoid any house with westward facing aspect.

[@grimjim8463]

I’d love to get updates on these videos if you get the chance. As someone interstate who loves Brisbane and has intended to move back since just before Covid (Covid stopped us) I’d love to see your updated thoughts on how things are moving along, from the housing market, to projects and construction underway in the city, even your thoughts on how the city is feeling with all the additional Southerners who have moved there etc. Especially since our plan to move back is in full swing. Thanks and as always, love the content keep it up.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

This one is a start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWfOfKavf7ZphLc

[@michaelgedge]

Most things you said I can agree on, except public transport and daylight savings. The public transport system is nothing to Sydney and Melbourne. Sometimes you have to wait an hour between trains and the last train on Saturday to the North Side is 10:30pm. Daylight savings wouid be incredibly amazing for the hospitality industry. Isn't Queensland called the Sunshine State?

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Sunshine state, yes, and partly because a large part of it is tropical or sub-tropical, meaning that there's much less variation in daylight hours from summer to winter. But I never said not having daylight savings was a plus, just that some will like that it doesn't have it, while others will not. Personally, it's one of the things I'm happy to have left behind moving here! The public transport is something I have to make a video about specifically, as it CAN be great, and it CAN suck, all depending on where you live and need to travel to (and when). I was perhaps a little generous saying it's good in this video. I know I suffered more not having a car when I lived in Sydney than I did before I had a car here, but that's not a reflection of which is better, just that my travel needs here and there were probably different. I haven't experienced AMAZING public transport in any Aussie city, this really is a country where not having a car is a major disadvantage, no matter where you live!

[@netuser1317]

Glad you're all loving it! I hated it and moved back down south :)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

That's exactly what this video's about: Brisbane isn't for everyone!

[@Sharpshooter99100]

@@BrisbaneChannel your video is great. I could relate to many things in it. I still miss lots about the place though!

[@GuestStarMas]

Brisbane is a great city, Sydney is just splendid! If you have the money move to Sydney. If not, Brisbane is a great choice.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I do love both cities, but I think each will appeal to different kinds of people. I'll likely always be more of a Sydney type, but my partner is definitely more a Brisbane type, and that factor combined with the affordability of Brisbane means this is where we'll likely stay.

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

Sydney is shit

[@Tpb247]

Sydney is great if you have Lotsa money and live in beachside suburbs! And don't mind the traffic

[@vitocaldarola9893]

I am an Australian, living in Italy, but I can only assume, in what has been said.... You may be truly blessed for what you have said, But no matter what you think about on this City, I will only change it with the Hevens... No matter what in the Hole Wide World can Offer... God Bless Australia.... 🇦🇺🙏❤️

[@jrellis3044]

One of the key things about Brisbane that I have realised after driving around other cities, the roads are really easy to navigate. Whichever suburb you are going to there’s a main road that’s named after the furthest destination - eg.. (Gympie, Sandgate, Logan, ipswich, old Cleveland, Wynnum)

[@BrisbaneChannel]

I still find many of the main roads on the northside confusing to navigate.

[@farzadshiri]

Sounds like You haven’t been anywhere else, the roads are confusing and finding your way is very annoying even with the gps!

[@Ethan-ww5ig]

Very detailed information Thankyou. I see crime on the street is a major concern, especially youth crime, involving the use of violence on innocent people. Also also if homeless people. The homeless situation people in Brisbane is a problem that needs to be addressed by the State Govt. apart form that, it’s a great State.

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Yes, there are some areas that have problems with this, although there are varying views on whether the problem is bigger, or if we just hear about it more due to how much information is shared on social media these days compared to in the past. This is something I need to look into actual figures on to see what the situation really is before expressing a firm view on.

[@silina4176]

Nice sharing my friend Success always to channell my frend

[@BrisbaneChannel]

Cheers.

[@sg3596]

Overcrowded, traffic is a nightmare. I avoid going into the place. Apartment slums going up everywhere.