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Under the epidemic, “Work From Home” has become the general trend, and more and more companies are beginning to adopt work from home as their main operating mode. Many Australian companies are no exception. Therefore, whether a city and home are suitable for working at home has gradually become an important consideration for immigration and overseas property purchases.
In different surveys, Brisbane, Australia, has been hailed as one of the most suitable cities for working from home, beating the traditional first-tier livable cities Sydney and Melbourne in the ranking. Now let’s see how Brisbane’s weather, environment and cost of living make it the best city to work from home!
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Brisbane weather and environment
The weather in Brisbane is pleasant and warm, with an average temperature of 22 to 25 degrees Celsius. Even in winter, the temperature rarely drops below 9 degrees. It turns out that according to the human body’s circadian rhythm, work efficiency is the highest at 22 degrees Celsius. A study by the American language learning platform Preply pointed out that the average temperature in Brisbane is close to 22 degrees Celsius, which is very suitable for working from home.
Another feature of Brisbane is the long sunshine hours, with an average of more than 250 sunny days a year. Hong Kong people living in the subtropical zone can easily adapt to the local environment, and the sunny environment is also conducive to working from home. Unlike Melbourne, another well-known livable city, Brisbane’s weather is relatively stable and peaceful, with a small temperature difference between day and night. It is a good place that is widely familiar to local Australians.
In terms of living environment, the winding Brisbane River divides Brisbane into north and south. The prosperous CBD is located on the north bank, the famous university of Queensland is located in Saint Lucia in the southwest, and the prestigious campus West End is adjacent to the Southbank area on the south bank. There is no shortage of green areas in Brisbane’s city centre. There are large and small parks and botanical parks, as well as the beautiful Brisbane River. Locals often go to the riverside to relax during holidays or even work and lunch.
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Cost of living in Brisbane
The cost of living often dominates the quality of life in a city. Whether it is clothing, food, housing or transportation, Brisbane prices are cheaper than Sydney and Melbourne. Take property prices as an example. Brisbane is well below half of Sydney and one-third below Melbourne. According to the Australian real estate group Domain report, the median property price of a 4 bedroom 2 garage garden house (Town House) in Brisbane is about AUD 500,000; the median property price of an apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 parking spaces is about AUD 500,000. It is 650,000 Australian dollars.
Working from home has higher requirements for network speed and stability. In Brisbane, many telecommunications companies offer frugal and personal Internet plans. The monthly fee is similar to that of Hong Kong’s high-speed monthly plan, which is about AUD 60. Although working at home saves transportation expenses, more time at home will increase water and electricity expenses. Brisbane’s water and electricity tariffs are relatively reasonable, and are also lower than those in major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne. Taking a family of four as an example, the quarterly median electricity bill is AUD 200 to 300.
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Quality of life in Brisbane
Brisbane has an excellent quality of life and is a high-quality livable city in the forefront of the world. Coupled with the natural landscape of the Brisbane River, after a day of work at home, taking a walk on the riverside to relax and relax is really enjoyable. The city provides all the necessary facilities for life, including cultural conservation, social stability, medical care, natural environment, education development, infrastructure construction, etc. Among them, the 2020 Global Happiness Index interviewed people from 186 countries to investigate the life satisfaction of the respondents. Among them, Brisbane ranks tenth, and is the only Australian city in the top ten. It also ranks tenth in the world’s most livable city in 2021. This shows that even under the epidemic, the quality of life of Brisbane citizens can still be maintained in the world. Higher level.
In addition, in order to cater to population growth, the local government has invested more and more resources in the development and improvement of urban supporting facilities, such as the railway (Metro) system under construction. By then, it will be more convenient and faster to travel between the districts and suburbs of Brisbane city center. For those working from home who still need to go to work occasionally, this undoubtedly provides a more flexible transportation option.
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Brisbane real estate prices are more affordable than Sydney and Melbourne, attracting many immigrants from home and abroad to buy local units to live and work in peace and contentment. In addition, the Queensland Government has introduced many measures to stimulate the property market, such as low stamp duty and first-time home purchase discounts. In addition, Brisbane is the host city of the 2032 Olympic Games. Various factors are good for the appreciation potential of local real estate.
According to reports, Brisbane’s property prices are expected to rise substantially by nearly 20% in 2022. Now is an ideal time to enter the market. In some areas close to the CBD or the famous school network, many new buildings have begun to fall short of demand, and the rental market is also booming. The returns are very attractive for overseas investors or those planning to move to the local area.
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