The next Australian city on the list is Brisbane. It is the capital city of Queensland and among the highest populated cities of Australia. Currently, the population of this city is estimated to be around 2.6 million, and the city is spread across an area of around 16,000 sq km. The people of Brisbane are popularly known as Brisbanite. The current area of Brisbane City was first occupied in 1824 as Moreton Bay Penal Settlement.

The name of this beautiful city and the adjacent river comes from Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales. Later, the city became a popular commercial port, and many people started to settle in the area. Currently, this city is among the most technologically advanced cities, with research being done in cryptocurrency, biotechnology, green energy, mining, etc.

Brisbane's most visited places include Brisbane City Hall, Gallery of Modern Art, the Brisbane Skyline, Jacaranda Blossoms, Queensland Parliament, Story Bridge, etc.