Brisbane, also known by its Indigenous Turrbal and Yagara names—Meanjin, Meaanjin, Maganjin, or Magandjin—is the capital and largest city of Queensland, Australia. As the third-most populous city in the country, Brisbane is home to approximately 2.8 million residents, with the greater metropolitan area exceeding 4 million. Located near the midpoint of Australia’s eastern coastline, the city’s central business district is positioned on a peninsula along the Brisbane River, roughly 15 kilometers from its mouth at Moreton Bay.

Spanning an area of 15,842 square kilometers, Greater Brisbane stretches across the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Taylor and D’Aguilar mountain ranges. The city encompasses multiple local government areas, with the City of Brisbane being the most populous and central. Residents of Brisbane are commonly referred to as Brisbanites or Brisbaners.

Established in May 1825, Brisbane has grown into a thriving urban hub combining modern infrastructure with historical landmarks, including Brisbane City Hall, St John’s Cathedral, the Treasury Building, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The city experiences a subtropical climate, with a mean maximum temperature of 26.6°C and annual rainfall averaging 1,012 mm. Brisbane continues to expand as a center of commerce, culture, and lifestyle, offering a unique blend of metropolitan energy and natural beauty along Queensland’s eastern coast.