Brisbane

Smart city ranking
24 Out of 141
40 out of 118 in 2021
AA BB in 2021
Factor ratings
A Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,054,614
(UN Data)
HDI
0.944
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.938 0.944 0.947 0.951 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 83.3 83.4 84.3 84.5 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 22.1 22.0 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.4 12.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 44,097 48,085 49,392 52,293 +2,901

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
80.2%
road congestion
63.1%
health services
49.1%
unemployment
43.8%
security
35.3%
public transport
33.6%
fulfilling employment
30.9%
corruption
21.0%
recycling
19.9%
school education
19.2%
basic amenities
16.6%
social mobility
15.9%
green spaces
15.2%
air pollution
14.7%
citizen engagement
8.9%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
62.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
78.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
71.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.6
Public safety is not a problem
52.4
Air pollution is not a problem
52.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
69.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.1
Public transport is satisfactory
54.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
70.8
Most children have access to a good school
77.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
72.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.0
Minorities feel welcome
65.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
79.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
59.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
47.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
51.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
62.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
64.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
60.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
73.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
41.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
53.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
63.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.1
Online voting has increased participation
47.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
62.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,054,614
(UN Data)
HDI
0.944
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.938 0.944 0.947 0.951 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 83.3 83.4 84.3 84.5 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 22.1 22.0 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.4 12.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 44,097 48,085 49,392 52,293 +2,901

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
80.2%
road congestion
63.1%
health services
49.1%
unemployment
43.8%
security
35.3%
public transport
33.6%
fulfilling employment
30.9%
corruption
21.0%
recycling
19.9%
school education
19.2%
basic amenities
16.6%
social mobility
15.9%
green spaces
15.2%
air pollution
14.7%
citizen engagement
8.9%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
62.7%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
65.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
55.0%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
78.8%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
71.5
Recycling services are satisfactory
74.6
Public safety is not a problem
52.4
Air pollution is not a problem
52.9
Medical services provision is satisfactory
69.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.1
Public transport is satisfactory
54.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
70.8
Most children have access to a good school
77.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
72.0
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.0
Minorities feel welcome
65.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
79.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
59.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
47.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
51.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
62.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
64.0
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
60.6
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
33.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
73.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.6
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
41.3
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
59.8
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
55.8
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
74.1
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.7
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
53.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
63.8
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
77.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.1
Online voting has increased participation
47.7
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
45.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
62.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max