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Brisbane

Australia

Brisbane is a major university destination in Australia. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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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 a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
360 EUR
Studio
583 EUR
Apartment
828 EUR
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.
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CBD–Fortitude Valley

Nightlife

CBD–Fortitude Valley is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
390 EUR
Studio
632 EUR
Apartment
897 EUR
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.
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South Brisbane

Balanced

South Brisbane is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
380 EUR
Studio
616 EUR
Apartment
874 EUR
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.
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Kelvin Grove

Student hub

Kelvin Grove is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
330 EUR
Studio
535 EUR
Apartment
759 EUR
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.
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Study

Major universities in Brisbane

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

CBD–Fortitude Valley
390 EUR
St Lucia
360 EUR
South Brisbane
380 EUR
Kelvin Grove
330 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
CBD–Fortitude Valley390 EUR632 EUR897 EUR
St Lucia360 EUR583 EUR828 EUR
South Brisbane380 EUR616 EUR874 EUR
Kelvin Grove330 EUR535 EUR759 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

St Lucia, South Brisbane, Kelvin Grove

Areas to be careful with

nodi di trasporto affollati e aree nightlife a tarda ora, strade isolate e rientri dopo l’ultimo servizio

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

Student perspective: Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Nightlife

Where to go out

CBD–Fortitude Valley

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

St Lucia

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Transport

Getting around Brisbane

Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.

Metro Queensland Rail
Tram / busBusway e CityCat sono essenziali per diversi campus.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and the 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.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Brisbane

5 strengths

  1. Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.
  2. University of Queensland: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.
  4. Casa, distanza dal campus e consumi sono le variabili che incidono di più; le cifre non sono preventivi garantiti.
  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. Fast-changing availability
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Brisbane

Which area is best for a student?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

How much should I budget for a room?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Does the map show every official boundary?

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