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Brisbane, Queensland

Australia

Regional capital27.4679° S, 153.0281° E

Brisbane is a city located in Australia, specifically in the province of Queensland. With a population of 2,780,063, it is one of the major urban centers in the country.

Population2,780,063
ProvinceQueensland
Coordinates27.4679° S, 153.0281° E
CountryAustralia
Rank in Australia#3 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

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Brisbane Archerfield Airport

YBAFLocal

11.8 km away

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Brisbane International Airport

BNEInternational

12.8 km away

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Logan Reserve Airport

LGRSLocal

27.7 km away

About Brisbane

Situated at coordinates -27.46794° latitude and 153.02809° longitude, Brisbane lies in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 27 meters and operates under the Australia/Brisbane timezone. Nearby cities include Logan City, Caboolture, Forest Lake, North Lakes, and Morayfield.

Brisbane ranks as the 3rd largest city out of 12,767 cities in Australia. Its population is significant when compared to the total urban population of the country, which stands at 46,981,663.

Cities in Queensland

As the largest city in Queensland, Brisbane ranks #1 among 2,636 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Queensland include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan City, Townsville, and Cairns. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 22 hospitals, 199 schools, and 23 universities.

Gold Coast640,778Sunshine Coast346,522Logan City345,098Townsville201,313Cairns153,075Toowoomba142,163Mackay121,691Caloundra96,305Rockhampton81,021Bundaberg73,747

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Brisbane.

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Brisbane central business districtNeighborhood · 9,460 inhab.
0.4 km
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Spring HillNeighborhood · 7,213 inhab.
0.9 km
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Fortitude ValleyNeighborhood · 9,708 inhab.
1.3 km
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Kangaroo PointNeighborhood · 8,398 inhab.
1.3 km
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South BankNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Petrie TerraceNeighborhood · 1,091 inhab.
1.6 km
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South BrisbaneNeighborhood · 8,658 inhab.
1.6 km
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New FarmNeighborhood · 12,256 inhab.
2 km
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NewsteadNeighborhood · 2,163 inhab.
2.1 km
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East BrisbaneNeighborhood · 5,735 inhab.
2.1 km
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West EndNeighborhood · 9,269 inhab.
2.2 km
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TeneriffeNeighborhood · 5,067 inhab.
2.3 km
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NormanbyCity
2.3 km
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WoolloongabbaNeighborhood · 6,321 inhab.
2.4 km
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MiltonNeighborhood · 2,300 inhab.
2.5 km
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Highgate HillNeighborhood · 6,083 inhab.
2.5 km
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Kelvin GroveCity · 7,766 inhab.
2.6 km
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HerstonNeighborhood · 2,963 inhab.
2.8 km
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Bowen HillsNeighborhood · 4,048 inhab.
2.8 km
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HawthorneNeighborhood · 4,786 inhab.
2.9 km

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Largest cities in Australia

#1 Sydney5,557,233#2 Melbourne5,350,705#3 Brisbane2,780,063#4 Perth2,309,338#5 Adelaide1,469,163
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brisbane?

The population of Brisbane is 2,780,063.

In which province/state is Brisbane located?

Brisbane is located in Queensland.

What are the coordinates of Brisbane?

The coordinates of Brisbane are -27.46794° latitude and 153.02809° longitude.

What is the elevation of Brisbane?

The elevation of Brisbane is 27 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Brisbane?

The nearest airport to Brisbane is Brisbane International Airport.

The data for Brisbane, Australia is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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