In Brief

Climate of growth

Brisbane is the fastest growing capital city in Australia. Its current population is over 1.8 million, with an additional one million living in surrounding areas. It is predicted that by 2021, a further one million will move to the region.

With an expanding population and an accordant booming business development sector, no other city in Australia can promise such growth, or offer such potential.

Strategic Location

Brisbane’s location is attractive to business for many reasons. In particular, it is the closest of Australia’s capital cities to Asia, providing an ideal and politically stable base from which to service this important market.

Cost Competitive

Statistics show that Brisbane is one of the most cost competitive locations for establishing and running a business in Australia. Labour costs, property and taxation are all generally lower than found in other capital cities.

Education and Training

Access to a pool of skilled and educated employees in critical to business. Brisbane’s world-class education facilities ensure this requirement is met, as well as catering to the needs of employees and their families.

Lifestyle

Quite simply, Brisbane is the lifestyle capital of Australia. With more daily hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia, Brisbane represents an unique environment of relaxed sub-tropical flair.

From sun-drenched beaches to cool, crisp mountain rainforests, from endless outdoor activities to expansive parks and gardens, there is no end to the lifestyle opportunities in Brisbane.  The city also boasts the very best in food, wine, arts, entertainment and sporting facilities, plus easy access to the world famous Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Great Barrier Reef.