Living
Explore daily life in Australian cities, towns and suburbs, with practical guidance for families and newcomers.
Renting in Queensland: Bonds, Rent Increases, Repairs, Pets and Ending a Lease
Renting a home in Queensland is governed by one law, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act), and one government body, the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Cost of Living in Brisbane
Rent is the largest and fastest-moving cost for anyone living in or moving to Brisbane.
Living in Brisbane
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, has some of the fastest-rising housing and energy costs of any Australian capital, while unemployment sits close to the national rate.
Living in Cairns
Cairns is a tropical city in Far North Queensland, with a warm, humid climate and a wet season that brings most of the year's rain.
Living in Gold Coast
If you are considering a visit, move or longer stay on the Gold Coast, treat it as a large urban area stretching from the coast into the hinterland rather than as a single beachfront destination.