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Where to Live in Brisbane

REIQ (Real Estate Institute of QLD) have recently released figures that show Brisbane's median house prices have increased by 9.5 per cent between the March and June quarters 2007 to $405,000.
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The Brisbane City Council governs an area of 1,220km² with a population of 882,259. Apart from the shires surrounding Brisbane, there are also distinctions to be found amongst Brisbane City's suburbs from east to west and north to south, as well as everywhere in between. Knowing a little more about these areas will help you answer the question "Where do I Live in Brisbane?"
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Brisbane's surrounding shires and surrounding cities are inlcuded in the Greater Brisbane Area. They include Caboulture, Ipswich, Logan, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe and Redland shire. Here you'll find a brief overview of Brisbane's shires and surrounding cities.
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Brisbane City Council is constantly on the move when it comes to upgrading and improving Brisbane's local suburbs. This includes upgrades to roads in the area, council facilities, parkland, work on buildings and infrastructure.
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Here's a list of stores at MacArthur Central located on the corner of Queen Street and Edward Street in Brisbane's CBD.

When looking to dine out in Brisbane, it is helpful to understand the different precincts for restaurants in Brisbane.

Mount Glorious lies in the heartland of the Brisbane Forest Park. From Mount Glorious there are a variety of walks ranging from short journeys to major walks, the most popular walk being a 5 km round trip from the Maiala picnic ground to the beautiful Green Falls.
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There a twenty-seven species of terrestrial snakes to be found in the Brisbane area. The most common species reported are the carpet python, common tree snake, and yellow-faced whip snake. Australia has some of the world's most venomous snakes and about two-thirds of these are found in and around Brisbane. You can find snakes in almost any Brisbane suburban backyard and even in the city centre.
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