Brisbane, also known by its Indigenous Turrbal and Yagara names Meanjin, Meaanjin, Maganjin, or Magandjin, is the capital and largest city of Queensland. Situated roughly halfway along Australia’s eastern coastline, Brisbane is the third-most populous city in the country, with a population of approximately 2.8 million people. When including the surrounding urban areas, Greater Brisbane hosts over 4 million residents, making it a major metropolitan hub.

The city’s central business district sits on a peninsula along the Brisbane River, about 15 km from its entrance into Moreton Bay. Greater Brisbane extends across the hilly floodplains of the Brisbane River Valley, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Taylor and D’Aguilar mountain ranges. The region includes multiple local government areas, with the City of Brisbane being the largest and most populous. Residents of the city are known as Brisbanites or Brisbaners.

Established in May 1825, Brisbane has grown into a dynamic city with a rich mix of cultural, historical, and natural attractions, from iconic landmarks like the Story Bridge and Gallery of Modern Art to its expansive riverfront and lush surroundings. The city experiences a subtropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 16.4°C to 26.6°C and an annual rainfall of around 1,012 mm, making it both a thriving urban center and a city closely connected to its natural environment.