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Brisbane

Queensland's capital, warm climate, real growing tech/remote-work scene.

In Brisbane, a mid-range month runs about $2,968 (A$4,165) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet5.9/10

Faster internet than about 60% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking5.5/10

Better coworking than about 50% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness7.7/10

Better wellness options than about 75% of cities

Getting There8.7/10

Easier to reach than about 85% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

34 categories for Brisbane, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Byron Bay (~150 km) · Sydney (~750 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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  • Thredbo, AustraliaAustralia's resort with the greatest vertical drop, genuine distinct identity from neighboring Perisher, NSW.
  • Cairns, AustraliaReal gateway city to the Great Barrier Reef, with genuine freediving and kite infrastructure too.
  • Adelaide, AustraliaSouth Australia's capital, wine-country access, a quieter major-city alternative.
  • Queenstown, New ZealandNew Zealand's globally iconic adventure-tourism capital, real ski access (Coronet Peak/The Remarkables).