* Moving to Brisbane & Australia

We invite you to browse the pages of BCL to find a wide variety of information related to your needs and interests and to subscribe to the free BCL newsletter.

On this page we have grouped links to information of particular interest to people planning to move to Brisbane. 

* Entry Visas etc

* Housing and Accommodation

Most Brisbane houses are on their own block of land. Semi-detached houses are rare and are called duplexes. Most modern homes are single story, with brick walls and a tiled roof. Many older homes are timber (weatherboard) and there are still many traditional "Queenslanders" in older suburbs. Backyard pools are common and by law must be fenced to prevent drowning accidents. Townhouses are becoming more common.

Flats and apartment blocks are common in the inner city suburbs. Check the BCL real estate listings to get an indication about prices. You could also try the rental property listings to get an idea about costs. Most expect 4 weeks rent as bond. The Residential Tenancies Authority regulates rental agreements and bonds.

Many people who work or study in Brisbane commute from surrounding areas including Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Ipswich and Logan.

* Employment and Work

You must have the appropriate visa to work in Australia. See

* Education - Schools and Study

School fees vary from approx $1500 per year for Catholic and smaller private schools to $6-8,000+ for the bigger private schools. Most don't have their fees on their web pages. State-run schools are free (with expenses) but if you are not an Australian resident, there is often a charge. Details on this should be available from Education Queensland. In our opinion, both state and private schools range from poor to excellent. 

The BCL education section has more information about schools and education in Brisbane and links to state and private schools, colleges and universities. 

* Cost of Living

You will find links to Grocery stores on the BCL Shopping (Food) page to get some idea of grocery prices there.

* Contacts

Moving to a new city or country can be difficult without support. These contacts may be of use to you. Advice offered on newsgroups and mailing lists may not be reliable. Please seek professional advice when needed.

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