The population of Brisbane, Australia, is roughly 1.28 million. The median annual salary of employees is $52,150, with the lowest fifth earning less than $500. About twenty percent of the population earns between $500 and $1000 per week, with 8% earning more than two thousand. About 56 percent of households speak English as a first language, and twenty-seven percent speak a second language. Most commonly spoken languages are Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Samoan.
According to the most recent census, the population of Brisbane has increased by more than 48,000 over the past year. Most of this growth is due to net overseas migration, with 38 per cent of the increase coming from overseas. While the number of people moving to Brisbane is increasing, some residents are moving out of the city to live nearer family and work. As a result, the city’s growth rate is a bit slower than the rest of Australia.
The Brisbane housing market remains one of the nation’s hottest housing markets. Freestanding houses within five to seven kilometers of the CBD and in good school catchment areas have seen the most growth over the past year. Conversely, new housing estates and high-rise apartment buildings underperform the market. The median price of a Brisbane home rose by 10.6 per cent in the past year. The Brisbane housing market is not known for its auction culture, but a strong demand in these areas has contributed to this strong growth.
The Brisbane River is a major barrier to inner city and road transportation. A significant number of bridges span the river, with most crossing in the central business district. In addition to the busway system, Brisbane has many suburban bus routes, including the Queen Street Connector, the Roma Street Link, and the South East Busway. As part of the TransApex plan, several tunnels are under construction. There is also a tramway system.
The central business district lies in the curve of the Brisbane river. It is approximately 2.2 km2 (0.8 mi2) in size. It is home to several parks, including the 27-hectare Victoria Park and the riverside City Botanic Gardens. Other major parklands include Roma Street Parkland and the riverside City Botanic Gardens, as well as South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Botanic Garden, Mount Coot-tha, and New Farm Park.
The climate in Brisbane is warm and humid subtropical. The temperature rarely falls below freezing, although there are occasional occurrences. The average minimum and maximum temperatures range from 16.6 degC to 26.6 degF. The city experiences short, dry winters. The average maximum temperature in Brisbane is about 22 degC (68 degF) during these months. With this climate, it’s hard to stay inside all year.
The growth of the Queensland population has been largely attributed to the growth of the two coasts in the past decade. The Brisbane Statistical Division is predicted to reach 4.2 million by 2031, roughly equal to the size of Greater Melbourne. The region includes inland and coastal areas, as well as Toowoomba. While these areas aren’t part of Brisbane, they are projected to add about 240,000 people by 2031.
In the northern part of the city, the Brisbane River forms a natural divide, dividing the city into a northside and a southside. The inner ring of suburbs extends between zero and five kilometres from the CBD, while the middle ring stretches out up to twelve kilometres from the start of the Greater Brisbane Regional Council. Most of the city is built on flood plains, which increases the risk of flooding.