Queensland—general information

Queensland is the second-largest Australian state. It consists of 7 regions spanning 1.7 million square kilometres.

Accommodation

Renting

Know your rights and responsibilities when renting.

Many popular websites list rental properties online.

For more information on renting property in Queensland, visit the Real Estate Institute of  Queensland (REIQ) website.

Buying

To buy property in Australia, you must be a permanent resident of Australia or you will need Foreign Investment Approval from the Australian Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board.

Information on buying property (a home or land to build on)  is available from:

Health

Queensland's public hospital system offers quality emergency care services across the state.

In outpatient clinics, hospital doctors or private doctors  (who come to the hospital for scheduled sessions each week) provide specialist medical and surgical services depending on the size of the hospital and community.

More information

Education

Schooling is compulsory for children aged 6 to 16.

The levels of schooling are:

  • primary school (prep–Year 7)*
  • secondary (high) school (Years 8–12)*
  • tertiary education (university and TAFE)

*The school year usually runs from January to December (4 semesters) with the longest holiday period at the end of Semester 4 (around Christmas and New Year).

Read more about Queensland's education system.

Childcare

Childcare centres and home care are available for children to come together, play and learn in a safe environment.

Read more about childcare facilities in Queensland.

Social services

Services for: