Princess Alexandra Hospital is located south of the Brisbane River, about a five minute drive from the city's central business district. Brisbane is the centre of the thriving south-east corner of Queensland, which also features the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south.
Queen Street Mall in the city is a popular shopping and cafe precinct.
Brisbane Life
Brisbane is often described as a relaxed and friendly city. We are slightly smaller than our cousins to the south and have a warmer climate - but we're no less vibrant or cosmopolitan. We have a booming “urban village” culture featuring the best cafes, restaurants, live music and shopping. Weekends are usually spent outdoors, either relaxing on the deck with a barbecue or driving to the coast for a day at the beach. And Brisbane's proximity to Queensland icons such as the Gold Coast and The Great Barrier Reef makes it a perfect base for travelling.
Key Facts
With a population of 1.8 million, Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia
Almost 22 per cent of our population was born overseas
Our subtropical climate means we have long, warm summers and short, mild winters
We have an international airport about 20 minutes' drive to the city
We have been voted the world's 16th most liveable city
Useful Links
We've compiled a list of websites for you to discover. Please note these links will take you away from the Princess Alexandra Hospital website - click the back button in your browser to return.
General Information
Our Brisbane: A comprehensive guide to all the activities and events Brisbane has to offer, including restaurants, theatres, outdoors, gigs, shopping and movies.
Visit Brisbane: Official tourism website of the city of Brisbane.
Arts and Culture
Queensland Performing Arts Centre: Brisbane's largest theatre complex featuring everything from international musicals to locally produced plays.
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