Queensland (QLD)
| Commonwealth Branches: | 157 |
| Commonwealth ATMs: | 592 |
| Population of QLD: | 4.28 Million |
| Land Area: | 1,730,648 km² |
| Capital City: | Brisbane |
| Population: | 1.97 Million |
| Average House Price 2009: | AUD $400,000 |
| Average Summer Temp: | 28.5 °C |
| Average Winter Temp: | 15 °C |
| Because of Queensland’s size, there is significant variation in climate across the state. Low rainfall and hot summers are typical for the inland west, a monsoonal 'wet' season and hot dry season in the far north, and warm temperate conditions along the coastal strip. | |
| Tourist Highlights: | Great Barrier Reef |
| Fraser Island | |
| Whitsundays | |
| Gold Coast | |
| Cairns | |
| Sunshine Coast | |
Government of Queensland Representative Office UK
Unique landscapes, progressive career and business opportunities, and a fantastic outdoor lifestyle combine to make Queensland a popular destination to work, live and play. As a large number of Queenslanders are born overseas, the state’s multicultural communities celebrate their diversity in a safe and welcoming environment.Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state, with a spectacular coastline stretching nearly 7000 kilometres. More than half of the state’s population live outside of the capital city, Brisbane. Excellent infrastructure, health care and education facilities are available across Queensland, and wherever you choose to live and work, you will also enjoy a high degree of personal safety.
As one of the most sought-after locations to conduct business in the Asia Pacific region, Queensland has experienced a large population increase. This surge in population and the demand for resources has further encouraged investment in the state’s economy. To provide the necessary infrastructure to support this growing population, the Queensland Government is investing in the largest capital works program per capita in Australia.
Queensland has the largest rail network in Australia, three international airports and more deepwater ports than any other state. On top of this, Queenslanders pay less tax per capita than residents of other Australian states and territories on average.
The www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au website provides information to migrants on living and working in Queensland, as well as Queensland Government sponsorship requirements and visa options.
Contact Details
Queensland House
392 The Strand,
London, WC2R 0LT
P: +44 (0)20 7836 1333
E: migration@qld.gov.au