Rental Properties Brisbane

Rental Properties Brisbane

Why not get a rental property in the great Aussie city of Brisbane ? It can be a super place to have some property. You may want to go on vacation to the city, or to retire to the city or to work to the city.

Brisbane is in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia. The city is centred around the Brisbane River, and its eastern suburbs line the shores of Moreton Bay. The greater Brisbane region is on the coastal plain east of the Great Dividing Range

The urban area is partially elevated by two large hills reaching up to 300 metres, Mount Coot-tha and Mount Gravatt in the south. Mount Petrie at 170 metres and the smaller rises of Enoggera Hill, Highgate Hill, Mount Ommaney, Stephens Mountain, Toohey Mountain and Whites Hill are dotted across the city.

The city is on a low-lying floodplain. Many suburban creeks criss-cross the city, increasing the risk of flooding. The city has suffered two major floods since colonisation, in 1893 and 1974. The 1974 Brisbane flood occurred partly as a result of "Cyclone Wanda". Non-stop heavy rain had fallen for three weeks prior to the Australia Day weekend flood (26 – 27 January, 1974). The flood damaged many parts of the city, especially the suburbs of Oxley, Bulimba, Rocklea, Coorparoo, Toowong and New Farm. The City Botanic gardens were inundated, leading to a new colony of mangroves forming in the City Reach of the Brisbane River

The Brisbane central business district lies in a curve of the Brisbane river. It covers only 2.2 km2 and is navigable on foot. Central streets are named after members of the royal family. Streets named after female members (Adelaide, Alice, Ann, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary) run parallel to Queen Street and Queen Street Mall ( named in honour of Queen Victoria ) and perpendicular to streets named after male members ( Albert, Edward, George, William ).

Brisbane has a lower inner city population density than Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, although constant population growth is closing that gap. The lower population density reflects the fact that most of Brisbane's housing stock consists of detached houses. Early legislation decreed a minimum size for residential blocks resulting in few terrace houses being constructed in Brisbane. The high density housing that existed came in the form of miniature Queenslander-style houses which resemble the much larger traditional styles but are sometimes only one quarter the size. These miniature Queenslanders are becoming scarce but can still be seen in the inner city suburbs. Multi residence accommodations (such as apartment blocks) are relatively new to Brisbane, with few such blocks built before 1970, other than in inner suburbs such as New Farm. Pre-1950 housing was often built in a distinctive architectural style known as a Queenslander, featuring timber construction with large verandahs and high ceilings. The relatively low cost of timber in South East Queensland meant that until recently most residences were constructed of timber, rather than brick or stone. Many of these houses are elevated on stumps, that were originally timber, but are now frequently replaced by steel or concrete.

Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate ( Koppen climate classification Cfa ) with hot, humid summers and dry, mild winters. From late Spring through to early Autumn, thunderstorms are common over the greater Brisbane area, with the more severe events accompanied by large damaging hail stones, torrential rain and destructive winds.

Brisbane's economy has white collar and blue collar industries. White collar industries include information technology, financial services, higher education and public sector administration generally concentrated in and around the central business district and recently established office areas in the inner suburbs. Blue collar industries, including petroleum refining, stevedoring, paper milling, metalworking and QR railway workshops, tend to be located on the lower reaches of the Brisbane River and in new industrial zones on the urban fringe. Tourism is an important part of the Brisbane economy, both in its own right and as a gateway to other areas of Queensland.

Brisbane has a growing live music scene, both popular and classical. The Queensland Performing Arts Complex consists of the Lyric Theatre, a Concert Hall, Cremorne Theatre and the Playhouse Theatre. The Queensland Ballet, Opera Queensland, Queensland Theatre Company and other performance art groups stage regular performances in the different venues. The La Boite Theatre Company performs at the Roundhouse Theatre at Kelvin Grove. The Powerhouse complex, Twelfth Night Theatre and Brisbane Arts Theatre also stage productions throughout the year.

Brisbane has a range of retail precincts, both in the central business district and in the suburbs. The Queen Street Mall has restaurants, cinemas, souvenir outlets and shopping centres, including: Wintergarden, Broadway on the Mall, QueensPlaza, Brisbane Arcade and The Myer Centre.

Port of Brisbane is the shipping port of Brisbane, on the east coast of Australia. It is located in the lower reaches of the Brisbane River on reclaimed land that was once called Fisherman's Island at the mouth of the river. It currently is the third busiest port in Australia and the nation's fastest growing container port. It includes the main shipping channel across the Moreton Bay which extends 90 km north to Mooloolaba and is dredged to maintain a depth fourteen metres at the lowest tide.

You may want to rent, sell, buy, hire, loan, purchase, invest in property in the city. You may want to rent a cabin, a cottage, a house, a home, a villa, a flat, an apartment, a condo, or a hotel room.

Brisbane Airport is the busiest airport serving Brisbane

Inner city areas

The Story Bridge

The Story Bridge one of the oldest and most remarkable bridges in Australia is a key landmark of Brisbane. Designed by John Bradfield, the designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Story Bridge spans more than 250 metres across the Brisbane River. The bridge is located to the north of the CBD, boasting beautiful images of skyscrapers and the surroundings from its walkway as well as setting contrast to the city skyline itself.

Kangaroo Point

Kangaroo Point Cliffs is a popular venue especially for rock climbers eager to climb one of the most urban rock faces in the world.

Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley known as The Valley, is considered one the best red light districts in the Southern Hemisphere with a number of clubs, bars and restaurants.

Chinatown

Chinatown, a popular venue for authentic Chinese cuisine, is also located within Fortitude Valley, boasting restaurants, cafes, shopping venues, markets.

Treasury Casino

The Conrad Treasury Casino, set on the western side of the Brisbane CBD, houses a hotel, four restaurants, seven bars and a night club. The Casino is located in one of the oldest and most important buildings in Queensland, the Treasury Building built in 1889. It is an exquisite structure to see especially at twilight, through which the exterior is let up by neon lighting.

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