Brisbane is a modern, cosmopolitan city.
With Australia still the top spot for emigrating Brits, it seems that one city in particular has taken their fancy – Brisbane.
The NatWest has just published their Quality of Life index which indicates that 1 in every 10 residents living in Brisbane, Australia is British.
Australia has always scored highly in the Mercer Quality of Living survey, having six cities listed in the top 50 of the world’s most liveable cities. Brisbane came in at a very respectable 36 whilst Sydney was in the top ten. So what is it about Brisbane that appeals to much to Brits?
Brisbane is well suited to an outdoor lifestyle with its tropical palm trees lining the wide streets and squares and stacks of greenery. Cosmopolitan bars and cafés are dotted alongside the Brisbane River and the city’s parklands are areas of calm and tranquillity.
It’s Australia’s third largest city and home to an estimated 2 million people, yet its laidback lifestyle make it feel as though you are permanently on holiday here. Plenty of sunshine also helps! The city is also in the heart of Australia’s playground – the famous Gold Coast region.
And if you want to live in Brisbane, property here is cheaper than in most other Australian cities, with the average price of a house at an estimated $445,000 (May 2010).
It’s easy to see why more Brits would want to emigrate to Brisbane. So if you fancy a laidback, Aussie lifestyle of barbies on the beach and cold beer in the fridge, then check out our living in Australia guide and who knows, maybe this time next year you’ll be able to claim your very own piece of Australia!
But don’t take our word for it, book a holiday in Australia now and see why everyone is talking about emigrating to Australia!
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