Brisbane

Australia’s new world city, Brisbane is an emerging economic powerhouse and gateway to the Asia-Pacific. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and home to key employment areas including Brisbane Central Business District, Brisbane Airport, the Port of Brisbane, and the Southwest Industrial Gateway.

As the closest Australian capital city on the eastern seaboard to Asia, Brisbane offers an attractive business environment in a region supporting an ever-increasing share of global economic growth.

Brisbane is a major hub for large resource and energy companies, a significant centre for research and innovation, and the engine room of much of Australia’s continued economic growth, in defiance of the global downturn of the past five years. The Brisbane region has a Gross Regional Product estimated at $180 billion and Brisbane City Council is planning for the future by ensuring the city has the infrastructure and services required for future generations. Brisbane has an estimated 863,000 jobs that are projected to grow to 1.13 million by 2041.  

Why Brisbane?

Brisbane will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, providing economic and social benefits approximated at $8 billion. This major sporting event will create over 90,000 jobs within Queensland and over 120,000 jobs throughout Australia. Brisbane is expected to see an increase in desirability due to the planned infrastructure for the event which will benefit the city well after the two-week sporting event has ended. Brisbane is an ideal place to live, work and relax.

Infrastructure

Cross River Rail $7.8 Billion

A new 10.2km rail line is currently under construction beneath the Brisbane River and Brisbane CBD. This development will establish four new underground stations at Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Roma Street, and Boggo Road.

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Service $5.75 Billion

The project aims to expand the number of tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh, modernise the stations for improved accessibility, enhance facilities, and establish a new travel path connecting to stations.

Waterfront Brisbane $2.1 Billion

The project is set to rejuvenate Eagle Street Pier and Waterfront Place by implementing the construction of two new office towers, establishing a riverfront retail precinct, and expanding the riverwalk.

Brisbane Live $2 Billion

A new entertainment precinct set to transform the Brisbane CBD. The project is located at a key transit hub, with plans to be constructed above the Roma Street rail lines. The project includes a new indoor entertainment arena with a 17,000-seat capacity.

Brisbane Metro Depot $1.5 Billion

Construction of a new Brisbane Metro Depot, the 10-hectare facility will provide metro charging for electric metro vehicles. The facility aims to hold a 5-star Greenstar rating and will be the largest and most technologically advanced facility of its kind in Australia.