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Where is South Brisbane, Australia?



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South Brisbane is located directly across the Brisbane River from the Brisbane CBD in Queensland. It lies between the river’s cultural waterfront precinct and the inner suburbs that extend west toward Highgate Hill and West End. It is famous for its cultural institutions at South Bank, riverside parklands, and vibrant dining and arts scene.




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Where is South Brisbane, Australia
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Facts about South Brisbane, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionInner Brisbane / Brisbane River South Bank Precinct
LocationOn the southern bank of the Brisbane River, directly opposite the Brisbane CBD
Coordinates27.48° S, 153.02° E
Local Government AreaCity of Brisbane
Founded1840s (development accelerated in late 1800s)
Original NameSouth Brisbane (formerly part of the Separate Municipality of South Brisbane)
Elevation~10 m
PopulationApprox. 9,000 (suburb only)
AreaApprox. 2.0 sq km
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Postcode4101
Major WaterwaysBrisbane River
Top AttractionsSouth Bank Parklands, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Streets Beach, Wheel of Brisbane.
DemonymSouth Brisbane residents
Main IndustriesTourism, arts & culture, hospitality, education, professional services
Nearest AirportBrisbane Airport (BNE)
Websitehttps://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au