Categories in Brisbane
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brisbane
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers legal | 1,863 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 1,647 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 1,431 | 20 years |
| Health and medical | 1,303 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 837 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 714 | 36 years |
| Real estate | 618 | 27 years |
| Employment agencies | 577 | 23 years |
| Clothing stores | 504 | 30 years |
| Accountants | 500 | 22 years |
| Loan companies | 485 | 27 years |
| Advertising and marketing | 467 | 17 years |
| Financial services | 442 | 21 years |
| Cafes | 392 | 19 years |
Brisbane Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 13,419 |
| Male Population | 7,240 (54.0%) |
| Female Population | 6,179 (46.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +173.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +92.4% |
| Median Age | 30.8 years (Male: 31.4, Female: 30) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $45,934 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Brisbane City, CBD, Eagle Farm, Spring Hill, Brisbane Airport |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.46794, 153.02809 |
| Postal Codes | 4000, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4029, More |
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Brisbane Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,911 | 6,225 | 6,974 | 8,759 | 13,419 | 15,494 | 17,645 |
| Population Density | 2,534.7 / km² | 3,212.9 / km² | 3,599.5 / km² | 4,520.8 / km² | 6,925.9 / km² | 7,996.9 / km² | 9,107.1 / km² |
Brisbane Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 92.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | +173.2% | +115.6% | +92.4% |
| Queensland | — | — | — |
| Australia | — | — | — |
Brisbane Median Age
Median Age: 30.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 30.8 yrs | 30 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Queensland | 36.8 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Brisbane Population Density
Population Density: 6,926 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 13,419 | 1.938 km² | 6,926 / km² |
| Queensland | 4.8 million | 1,730,083.5 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Brisbane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Brisbane
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Brisbane
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Brisbane
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brisbane
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Brisbane Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,283 | $31,985 | $36,211 | $44,712 | $43,740 | $43,513 | $43,491 | $45,934 |
| Total GDP | $43.3B | $48.7B | $58B | $78.7B | $88.6B | $98B | $106.4B | $114.8B |
Brisbane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 163,854 tn | 12.21 tn | 84,569.7 tons/km² |
| Queensland | 83,884,578 tn | 17.64 tn | 48.5 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 163,854 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 84,569.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/86 | 9:55 AM | 3.2 | 63.3 km | 10,000 m | near the east coast of Australia | usgs.gov |
Brisbane
Brisbane (/ˈbrɪzbən/) is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland, and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of 2.3 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurb..
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