Sorry walang positive feedback sa kaibigan ko from Brisbane, I will let you know in case may good news.
Yung small unit ko kasi may tenant pa, but once vacant mag papa-share accomodation ako sa mga Pinoy na bagong dating. Kaso next year pa yun, so pasensya na I won't be able to help you this time.
I'm sure you've already checked gumtree and realestate websites, but I hope you'll end up sharing with pinoys para easier ang adjustment mo sa new environment.
As in other places sa buong mundo, sa church ka makaka-meet nang mga kababayan. Sa St Stephens sa city laging may mga pinoy sa mass, yung ibang churches sa suburbs may choir pa sila.
Other sites na helpful:
<a href="translink.com.au">translink.com.au</a> - Brisbane public transport site, check with your school if you're entitled sa concession (50% off yun)
<a href="whereis.com.au">whereis.com.au</a> - gives you an idea how to go from point A to B
syempre google map din, detailed kasi yun views nila
cheers