There are currently 188 suburbs in Brisbane (2009). These do not include the bordering cities of Ipswich, Redlands or Pine Rivers Shire.
No. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, and South Brisbane is one of Brisbane's suburbs.
Brisbane is a coastal city, but most of its suburbs do not lie adjacent to the sea.
Yes, kookaburras are found in Brisbane. They're often heard laughing in the early morning and late afternoon in the suburbs of Brisbane. They're especially found in the "bushy" suburbs, and outer-lying areas like Mt Glorious and Brisbane Forest Park.
Brisbane is a city with suburbs, not towns. It is also surrounded by smaller cities, including Redlands and Ipswich.
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, and located in southeast Queensland. The floods affected suburbs along the Brisbane River, and much of Ipswich.
Yes. An estimated 52 suburbs were affected by the floods in Brisbane in January 2011.
Parts of Brisbane are actually right on the seashore. These suburbs include Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Wynnum and Manly.
No. Some suburbs were not affected, but all the suburbs along the Brisbane River and its tributaries were inundated. The Brisbane CBD itself was badly affected, as a result of a cargo ship breaking loose from its moorings, wedging itself across the river and blocking the exit of the floodwaters to the sea. Other suburbs affected included Yeronga, St Lucia, Indooroopilly, Chelmer and suburbs along Kedron Brook. See the related question for specific suburbs affected.
Brisbane airport is closest to Cleveland, Australia. Cleveland is one of the suburbs of Redland City, which lies southeast of Brisbane.
Mangroves can be found along much of the coastline, from Brisbane and Moreton Bay, continuing to the north. They are common in the Redlands, just south of Brisbane, and through Brisbane's eastern suburbs.
The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. At Melaleuca Dr., Boondall QLD 4034, Australia you can find the center just off of the Gateway Motorway
Brisbane is a seaside capital, like all of Australia's state capitals. It was built on the banks of the Brisbane River, which has its mouth in Moreton Bay, and many suburbs are located directly on the bay.