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Brisbane

Australia

Brisbane is a major student and professional destination in Australia. Flood exposure, heat and reliance on specific transport corridors should be assessed together with the rent.

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Safety 80/100
Affordability 38/100
Student-friendly 91/100
Nightlife 83/100
Transport 80/100

Last reviewed: Aug 26, 2026. The map is an editorial aid, not a complete administrative boundary set. Rent, budgets and scores are planning ranges: verify the exact listing, contract, campus and local operator.

Quick answer

Living in Brisbane: what to know first

The essentials before you compare the details. A figure is marked as verified only when it is linked to a source.

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Room rent

No locally sourced rent figure is available yet See details
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Getting around

Local mobility relies on Queensland Rail, Translink Queensland. Check routes, fares, student eligibility and last services with the official operators linked below.

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Neighborhoods to compare

4 neighborhoods compared

St Lucia · CBD–Fortitude Valley · South Brisbane

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Universities

1 universities in this guide

University of Queensland

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First steps

Where to start for Brisbane

Follow this order to narrow your options without taking in everything at once.

  1. Shortlist 2–3 neighborhoods

    Compare student life, safety and the real commute to campus.
  2. Check housing and budget

    Use estimates as a guide, then verify the listing, contract and current costs.
  3. Verify your documents

    Check registration, visa or permit requirements before making payments.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. St Lucia 95/100
  2. CBD–Fortitude Valley 91/100
  3. South Brisbane 91/100
  4. Kelvin Grove 91/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. CBD–Fortitude Valley 91/100
  2. St Lucia 95/100
  3. South Brisbane 91/100
  4. Kelvin Grove 91/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. St Lucia 95/100
  2. South Brisbane 91/100
  3. Kelvin Grove 91/100
  4. CBD–Fortitude Valley 91/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Kelvin Grove ~330 EUR
  2. St Lucia ~360 EUR
  3. South Brisbane ~380 EUR
  4. CBD–Fortitude Valley ~390 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Kelvin Grove 91/100
  2. St Lucia 95/100
  3. South Brisbane 91/100
  4. CBD–Fortitude Valley 91/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Brisbane

St Lucia

Student hub

St Lucia is useful to compare for access to University of Queensland and connections such as Bus, Ferry.

Room
~360 EUR
Studio
~583 EUR
Apartment
~828 EUR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 80 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 65 Commute 80
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~360 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Queensland.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
studentsstudent-friendlytransport

CBD–Fortitude Valley

Nightlife

CBD–Fortitude Valley is useful to compare for access to Queensland University of Technology and connections such as Train, Bus.

Room
~390 EUR
Studio
~632 EUR
Apartment
~897 EUR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 77 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 83 Commute 80
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~390 EUR.
  • Useful for Queensland University of Technology.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
nightlifestudent-friendlytransport

South Brisbane

Balanced

South Brisbane is useful to compare for access to Griffith University and connections such as Train, Bus, Ferry.

Room
~380 EUR
Studio
~616 EUR
Apartment
~874 EUR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 80 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 65 Commute 80
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~380 EUR.
  • Useful for Griffith University.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
balancedstudent-friendlytransport

Kelvin Grove

Student hub

Kelvin Grove is useful to compare for access to QUT Kelvin Grove and connections such as Bus.

Room
~330 EUR
Studio
~535 EUR
Apartment
~759 EUR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 83 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 65 Commute 80
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~330 EUR.
  • Useful for QUT Kelvin Grove.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
studentsstudent-friendlytransport

Study

Major universities in Brisbane

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

rent figure with a linked source editorial estimate to verify

Indicative monthly rent by neighborhood in Brisbane
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
CBD–Fortitude Valley~390 EUR~632 EUR~897 EUR
St Lucia~360 EUR~583 EUR~828 EUR
South Brisbane~380 EUR~616 EUR~874 EUR
Kelvin Grove~330 EUR~535 EUR~759 EUR

Cheapest: Kelvin Grove, St Lucia, South Brisbane

Mid-range: Kelvin Grove, St Lucia, South Brisbane

Premium: CBD–Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, St Lucia

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

CBD–Fortitude Valley, St Lucia, South Brisbane

Areas to be careful with

crowded transport hubs and nightlife areas late at night, isolated streets and the last leg after evening services

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Compare the real campus journey and evening return before choosing housing.

Nightlife

Where to go out

CBD–Fortitude Valley

food, events and social life

Check noise, prices and the evening journey home.

St Lucia

food, events and social life

Check noise, prices and the evening journey home.

Transport

Getting around Brisbane

Local mobility relies on Queensland Rail, Translink Queensland. Check routes, fares, student eligibility and last services with the official operators linked below.

Metro Queensland Rail
Tram / busBus, tram or local services complement the main network; verify the exact stop and evening frequency.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Translink Queensland

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Transparency

Brisbane data sources and updates

Check where the data comes from, which fields each source covers and when it was reviewed. One source does not automatically validate other figures.

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Next review by:

2 registered references

2/2 with a check date

Policy: review within 12 months. Status and date apply to the individual reference, not the whole city.

Budget and cost of living 0

No specific source is registered yet: related figures remain indicative or under review.

Transport 1

Translink Queensland

Current check
Checked on
Covers
Getting around · Metro · Tram / bus · Pass info
Local rent 0

No specific source is registered yet: related figures remain indicative or under review.

Map and boundaries 1

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Brisbane

5 strengths

  1. Local mobility relies on Queensland Rail, Translink Queensland. Check routes, fares, student eligibility and last services with the official operators linked below.
  2. University of Queensland: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Compare the real campus journey and evening return before choosing housing.
  4. Housing, campus distance and utilities have the largest impact; these figures are planning ranges, not guaranteed quotes.
  5. CBD–Fortitude Valley, St Lucia, South Brisbane sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Availability changes quickly
  3. The map is an editorial aid, not a complete administrative boundary set. Rent, budgets and scores are planning ranges: verify the exact listing, contract, campus and local operator.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Brisbane

Which area is best for a student?

St Lucia is a useful first comparison, but campus, contract and the real journey matter more than the district name.

How much should I budget for a room?

Rooms in the analysed areas start at roughly AUD 330 per month. This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed quote.

Can I pay before viewing the property?

Paying before verification is risky. Request a live video, proof of the right to rent, the full agreement and beneficiary checks first.

Does the map show every official boundary?

No. It shows validated real areas useful for orientation; the map note states the source, coverage and limitations.