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Queensland City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Queensland.

Queensland, known as the "Sunshine State," offers a blend of cosmopolitan city living and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, attracting significant internal migration within Australia. Its economy, the third largest in Australia, is diverse, with major industries including healthcare and social assistance, mining, agriculture, tourism, and financial services. The climate is predominantly subtropical to tropical, featuring warm to hot summers and mild winters, making it ideal for outdoor activities year-round. While costs vary by region, living in Queensland, particularly Brisbane, is generally more affordable than in Sydney or Melbourne, with a single person's average monthly expenses (including rent) estimated around $3,045.00.

20
Cities
$60K
Avg Salary
93
Avg Cost Index
Gold Coast
Top City

About Queensland

Queensland is a state in Australia with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 93, with average salaries around $60,000. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Queensland

Gold Coast #1 Best City 65

Gold Coast

Queensland, Australia

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth79
Avg. Rent$1,900
Median Income$64,000
Cost of Living98/100
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Bundaberg #2 Best City 64

Bundaberg

Queensland, Australia

SafetyB+
CostB
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,550
Median Income$55,000
Cost of Living88/100
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Charters Towers #5 Best City

Charters Towers

Queensland, Australia

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Mount Isa #11 Best City

Mount Isa

Queensland, Australia

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Maryborough #12 Best City

Maryborough

Queensland, Australia

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Gladstone #13 Best City

Gladstone

Queensland, Australia

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Hervey Bay #14 Best City

Hervey Bay

Queensland, Australia

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Rockhampton #15 Best City

Rockhampton

Queensland, Australia

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Toowoomba #17 Best City

Toowoomba

Queensland, Australia

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Townsville #19 Best City

Townsville

Queensland, Australia

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Sunshine Coast #20 Best City

Sunshine Coast

Queensland, Australia

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