# Brisbane office transit and commute

> TransLink bus, train (8 lines, expanding via Cross River Rail 2026), ferry (CityCat), and the Brisbane Metro BRT.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- TransLink bus, train (8 lines, expanding via Cross River Rail 2026), ferry (CityCat), and the Brisbane Metro BRT.
- Trophy submarket is CBD / Golden Triangle — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Fortitude Valley offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Brisbane
- **country**: Australia
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: A$720/sqm/yr · ≈ $43.5 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $43/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 11.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.4%
- **trophySubmarket**: CBD / Golden Triangle

## FAQ
### Which Brisbane submarket has the best commute economics?
CBD / Golden Triangle typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Fortitude Valley is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/brisbane/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.