SURROUNDING PRECINCTS

South Bank’s position as Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and entertainment destination is secured by its proximity to the CBD and endless supply of local, national, and international patrons drawn from the surrounding cultural, commercial, and residential precincts. South Brisbane is also home to more educational institutions than any other Brisbane suburb, catering to students from early childhood right through to tertiary years. The world-class medical facilities at nearby Mater Hill are second to none, with more than 10,000 staff and volunteers working across its network. The pinnacle of South Bank’s neighboring areas is the Cultural Precinct, attracting more than four million visitors yearly.

The Cultural Precinct

Brisbane’s cultural precinct is the centerpiece of Queensland’s arts portfolio and occupies a prime riverfront location adjacent to South Bank. More than four million locals and tourists alike are attracted to its award-winning architecture, programs, exhibitions and events every year.

This collection of co-located cultural institutions on a single site is unique in both Australia and worldwide.The precinct is home to the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Queensland Museum (QM) and Sciencentre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and State Library of Queensland (SLQ), including The Edge.

Highlights

• QAGOMA are on track to reaching their pre-COVID visitation levels of over 2 million visitors annually, and have released a full schedule of exhibitions and programs for the next 12 months*

*Source: Annual Reports

• QPAC has hosted more than 1500 performances with attendance exceeding 1.6 million*

• QM showcases 6500sqm of permanent and changing exhibits, enchanting more than 2.1 million people annually*