Queensland's idyllic lifestyle

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Benefits of doing business in Queensland

Queensland is multicultural, vibrant and diverse, with people visiting and migrating from other parts of Australia and every country in the world. The diversity of the state also makes Queensland a great place for you to do business or invest - on a local and global scale.

Your business or investment can benefit from the many visitors from Australia and overseas who come to Queensland to experience the lifestyle. Many are enticed by Queensland's subtropical climate and world-renowned beaches, national parks, rainforests and reefs. Queensland is also home to some of the world's most livable cities, including the capital Brisbane.

The benefits of living in Queensland will make it easier for your business to attract and retain quality employees.

Benefits of living in Queensland

There are many benefits to living in Queensland, including:

low cost of living
affordable housing
efficient public transport
vibrant arts and culture
diverse sports and recreation
world-class education systems and advanced health services
more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Quality of life

Australia's quality of life rates highly on the world scale, exceeding that of the United States, the United Kingdom and many of our Asia-Pacific neighbours.

The cost of living in Brisbane, Queensland's capital, is less than other global cities. The quality of life enjoyed by Queenslanders, and the affordability of living here, provide clear benefits for your business and its staff.

Housing affordability

Queensland's housing prices are more affordable than most other Australian states, making it economically attractive to live, work and set up a business here.

The median house price in Brisbane at July 2011 was $420,000, which is less expensive than Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth. Queensland will continue to have the lowest stamp duty for homes in mainland Australia, with no stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing a new home under $500,000.

Australian mainland cities - median house prices