Brisbane

Brisbane is a subtropical river city, warmer and more laid-back than Sydney or Melbourne, with a climate that's kinder for rough sleeping most of the year but still brings cold snaps and heavy summer storms. The average household income sits around $2,200 a week (roughly $114,000 annually), though that figure masks how unevenly wealth is spread across the city, from riverside apartments to outer suburbs doing it tough. Queensland's 2021 Census counted 3,300 people experiencing homelessness in Greater Brisbane, and community workers say the real number today is higher given the housing crunch since. Micah Projects has been a steady presence here, running outreach and helping people access housing and health support. Roma Street Parkland and the Brisbane Square Library are known as places you can rest during the day without hassle, and Rosies – Friends on the Street shows up with food vans and just as importantly, people who'll sit and talk with you. The Salvation Army also runs shelters and meal programs across several suburbs if you need a bed or a hot meal tonight. Whatever brought you here, you deserve rest, warmth, and someone who treats you like your name matters.