Brisbaneis the capital of Queenslandand the third largest city in Australia. Brisbane’s metropolitan area is estimated at having a population of over 2 million. Brisbanehas the largest economy between Sydneyand Singaporeand it was rated the 16th most liveable city in the world in 2009 by The Economist.
Brisbane’s economy has been steadily growing over the last decade and now enjoys a very lucrative market and strong economic standing. They have also witnessed a substantial increase in population due to the popularity this city is now gaining throughout the world.
There are several national domestic businesses in the city as well as a growing international market with offices in the city.
The major Australian companies include Suncorp-Metway Limited, Orrcon, Sunsuper, Flight Centre, Boeing Australia, Wotif.com, Donut King, Sunsuper, Credit UnionAustralia, Webcentral, PIPE networks, Mincorn Limited, Technology One and Virgin Blue. Other sectors ofBrisbane’s industries that are flourishing are financial services, information technology, public-sector administration and higher education.
Some key international players are the Asia Pacific Aerospace’s headquarter and DHL Global distribution warehouse both of which are located inBrisbane. The city has a network of retail stores and industry is located in the central business district (CBD) and surrounding suburbs. The Queen Street Mall has a number of cafes, restaurants, gift shops and shopping centre’s.
PortBrisbaneis one of the most lucrative ports inAustraliadue to the value of the goods being shipped. This is located on the lowerBrisbaneriver and includes amenities such as grain, sugar, bulk liquids, coal and container freight.
