Population
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Coast
Population
Brisbane, with a population of 1.6 million people, is Australia’s
third largest city after Sydney and Melbourne.Ours is a youthful
city. The average age of Brisbane’s population is thirty-three
years and twenty-one percent of the total population is under
the age of fifteen.
Cultural
diversity
The population is also culturally diverse. Currently over
twenty-six percent of Brisbane’s population was born
overseas.In 1996 over fifteen percent of the population spoke
a language other than English at home with Cantonese, Italian,
Vietnamese, Mandarin, Greek, Spanish, German, Tagalog (Filipino),
Polish and Russian being some of the most commonly spoken
languages.
Brisbane has a subtropical climate perfect for an outdoor
lifestyle. With open parklands and public spaces, world class
sporting facilities, cosmopolitan alfresco eateries and the
great Brisbane River at its heart, ours is a city that is
meant to be enjoyed outdoors.
Exploring
Brisbane
Visitors and residents can get around the city in the sunshine
with the Brisbane River's CityCats. Getting to work or exploring
the river can be an enjoyable adventure when you travel along
the Brisbane river on high speed catamarans.
Exploring Brisbane's heart is easy. The compact city centre
is situated on a single bend of the river, and museums, galleries
and heritage buildings are all easily accessible. For a change
of pace you can take a river cruise, or perhaps visit one
of the wildlife sanctuaries located around the greater Brisbane
area.
The hilly streets of Brisbane's inner city suburbs make interesting
exploring. Here you'll see examples of Queensland's distinctive
architectural style. Many original Queenslander cottages have
been renovated to their former glory. After you've built up
an appetite walking the hills and terraces, enjoy a coffee
or a meal at one of the many inner suburban restaurants and
cafes.
Nightlife
Brisbane's warm evenings are perfect for enjoying the diversity
of city nightlife. Live music clubs, bars and discos to suit
all tastes can be found across the city. Some of the most
popular spots are located in the Riverside quarter, at Caxton
Street, and in Fortitude Valley. The Treasury Casino, located
in the beautifully restored Treasury Building at the top of
Queen Street, is another popular night time venue.
The Coast
Less than half an hour from the city centre is Moreton Bay
and its islands. Here you can enjoy a variety of water sports
in a quiet beachside village environment. If you're hankering
for surf, the famous beaches and resorts of the Sunshine and
Gold Coasts are just over one hour's drive away. The hot summers
and clear mild winters make them ideal destinations for visitors
all year long.
Last updated 2/3/04
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