Brisbane

THE CAPITAL OF THE SUNSHINE STATE

The third-most populous city in Australia.

A colourful and diverse metropolis, where beautiful greenery and panoramic river views mix with a thriving cultural and dining scene. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is a lively big city built around the the Brisbane River. It’s considered one of the most livable cities in Australia and a great location to spend your retirement years. It has the quality facilities and services to be expected from a modern city, sunny weather, beautiful spots to enjoy the outdoors, excellent options to appreciate world-class art and a lot of fun events. 

Brisbane City Council actively works to encourage the participation of senior citizens and retirees in the community. There are events, activities and programs specially designed for elderly citizens, like Active Parks and Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD).

When it comes to health care, Brisbane offers top-quality hospital facilities and services. In 2020 The Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital was amongst the top 3 hospitals in the country, while other Brisbane hospitals, like The Prince Charles Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital, were amongst the top 10.