Regional and remote areas
More than 55% of Queenslanders live outside of the capital, Brisbane. Regional areas account for 35% while 20% are in rural and remote areas – all requiring government services.
Consider working in a rural, regional or remote area for a relaxed and friendly lifestyle and a strong sense of community – and opportunities to do more than you imagined.
Your work will expose you to a wide range of professional experiences and career opportunities – some that you may not be able to get in the cities.
To find out what opportunities are out there, select a region(s) in the Quick Search box on the right.
For more information on living in rural and regional Queensland, visit:
- the Queensland Government's Work Live Play website
- local government links for information on townships/suburbs, local laws and statistics
- the Australian Government’s Regional Entry Point, about living in regional, rural and remote areas
- Office of Economic and Statistical Research for local government area profiles.
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