Brisbane, Australia: Location, Climate, and Key Facts

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, situated on the east coast along the Brisbane River.

• Coordinates: ~27.5° S, 153° E
• Distances: 10 km to Gold Coast; 850 km (530 mi) north of Sydney.
• Climate: Humid subtropical—hot, wet summers (Dec–Feb, avg 25–30°C); mild, dry winters (Jun–Aug, avg 11–21°C).
• Population: ~2.6 million (metro, 2023), Australia's third-largest city.

Known for outdoor lifestyle, cultural precincts (South Bank), and proximity to beaches, rainforests, and islands (Moreton, Stradbroke).