Queensland's capital, Brisbane has risen to become the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane was named following the christening of the Brisbane River, after Sir Thomas Brisbane, the then governor of New South Wales. Originally the stomping ground of a penal colony, new settlers from Europe were permitted to reside in the area starting from 1835, and Brisbane nowadays is renown for its Queensland architecture, tourism, and major cultural events.

View the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships online portal to identify the Indigenous language group/s for Brisbane.

population Population:
1104331
airport Airport:
Brisbane Airport
icons Arts & Culture:
Australia Council Profile - Brisbane
Untitled-5 Local Electorate:
Brisbane City
Untitled-5 State Electorate:
Brisbane Central
Untitled-5 Federal Electorate:
Brisbane
weather Weather:
20°C light intensity shower rain

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