ABOUT BRISBANE South Africans are attracted to Brisbane for its beauty and the sense of living in a safe family-orientated environment. The people of Brisbane are friendly and laid back. They will welcome you and make you feel very much at home. It is best known for its casual lifestyle and great climate, which typically resembles the Durban climate. Brisbane is one of Australia's fastest growing cities with a population of more than 1.7 million. In comparison to cities such as Sydney and Melbourne, the cost of living is low and attracts an average of 50,000 national and international residents each year. From diverse markets and al fresco activities to wildlife parks, art galleries, and other popular attractions, Brisbane has it all. It has an exciting selection of cultural and recreational opportunities. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy scuba diving, surfing and swimming all year round. The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts are only an hour away and the Great Barrier Reef is forty-five minutes away by air. Brisbane also provides some of the best golf courses in the world. The Brisbane River meanders through the inner city, where it is host to parklands and botanical gardens, convention centres, a casino, malls, shopping districts, a host of multi-ethnic restaurants and cafés, and various other recreation areas. It offers excellent cycling and jogging tracks for the energetic types. The city has a bustling central business district and across the river, the city beach, riverbank promenade and weekend markets of South Bank Parklands are some of the more popular attractions.
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