Brisbane is the most populous city in the state of Queensland. The city is low lying and prone to floods. The population density of the city is 379.4 people per square kilometre and this figure can be compared with that of Sydney. The climate of the city is sub tropical climate with humid summers and mild winters. The city is divided into 26 wards for the purpose of governance and has jurisdiction over 1367 km sq. The industrial landscape of the city includes manufacturing and services industries. The major services industries are information technology, financial services and the education sector. The unemployment rate in the city is 12%.
The property rates for a low-set brick 3-bedroom home is great condition could be around $100000. A 2 bedroom with sleep out and sunroom with French floors and stained glass windows and doors can also hover around the same price. The top suburbs for renting are West End, New Farm, Toowong and St. Lucia. When you are searching for either rent or buy-out have a guide handy which will help you to narrow your search. The real estate prices in any particular area are guided by planned urban renewal, the north south bypass tunnel and the suburb in which the property is located. Overall Brisbane is a good place to live and enjoy life.