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Brisbane - Australia

Moving to Brisbane - Australia

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1. South Asian Community in Brisbane

• Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan communities.

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2. South Asian Areas

• Sunnybank: Predominantly South Asian and Chinese communities.
• Toowong: Popular among Nepali and Indian students.
• St Lucia: Favored by students due to proximity to the University of Queensland.
• Chermside: Mixed South Asian families and young professionals.
• Brisbane CBD: Diverse South Asian population with access to amenities.

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3. Main Market Areas

• Sunnybank Plaza: A multicultural hub offering South Asian groceries, restaurants, and cultural goods.
• West End Markets: Known for organic produce and specialty items popular among South Asians.

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4. Grocery Stores

• Indian Groceries:

  • Indian Grocery Brisbane (Sunnybank).
  • Spice Valley Indian Groceries (Chermside).
  • Subcontinental Foods (Fortitude Valley).

• Nepali Groceries:

  • Namaste Nepal Groceries (Brisbane CBD).
  • Everest Nepalese Store (Sunnybank).
  • Himalayan Groceries (Indooroopilly).

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:
  • Brisbane has an efficient network of buses, trains, and ferries.
  • Use the Go Card for convenient travel across the city.
• Ride Sharing: Uber and Ola are popular alternatives.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Sri Selva Vinayakar Kovil (South Brisbane).
  • Gayatri Mandir (Mt Gravatt East).

• Gurdwaras:

  • Brisbane Sikh Temple (Eight Mile Plains).

• Mosques:

  • Kuraby Mosque (Kuraby).
  • Holland Park Mosque (Holland Park).

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7. Cost of Living

• Rent:
  • 1-bedroom apartment in the city: AUD 1,800–2,500/month.
  • 1-bedroom apartment outside the city: AUD 1,400–1,800/month.
• Groceries: South Asian staples are affordable, with specialty items priced slightly higher.
• Transportation: AUD 140–180/month with a Go Card.

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8. Best Public Schools

Elementary Schools:

• Sunnybank Hills State School (Sunnybank).
• Ironside State School (St Lucia).
• Robertson State School (Robertson).

Middle Schools:

• Indooroopilly State High School (Indooroopilly).
• MacGregor State High School (MacGregor).
• Brisbane State High School (South Brisbane).

High Schools:

• Brisbane State High School (South Brisbane): Renowned for academic excellence.
• Mansfield State High School (Mansfield): Popular among South Asian families.
• Indooroopilly State High School (Indooroopilly): Offers an International Baccalaureate program.