On 16 October 2026, 545 registered migration agents on the OMARA register were based in Greater Brisbane (including Logan, Ipswich and Moreton Bay), working across 431 practices. Most (86%) of those practices have a single registered agent.
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Where Brisbane's Migration Agents Are
| Area | Registered agents |
|---|---|
| Brisbane Inner City (CBD, South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill) | 285 |
| Brisbane South (Eight Mile Plains, Upper Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank Hills) | 116 |
| Ipswich | 44 |
| Logan – Beaudesert | 40 |
| Moreton Bay | 28 |
| Brisbane North | 16 |
| Brisbane East | 15 |
Source: OMARA register, 16 October 2026, grouped by the agent's listed postcode. A further 128 agents are based on the Gold Coast.
Visa Rules That Matter in Brisbane
- Brisbane is not a "designated regional area", but the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are (Category 2). That matters for the 491 and 494 regional visas: you can't live in Brisbane on one, but you can on the Gold Coast.
- Queensland state nomination for the 190 and 491 visas has its own occupation and residence criteria.
- Employer sponsorship through the 482 and 186 is common for people already working in Queensland.
How to Check a Migration Agent
Anyone who gives immigration assistance in Australia for a fee must be a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. Before you pay anyone:
- Ask for their MARN (Migration Agents Registration Number).
- Look them up on the official OMARA register and check their registration is current.
- Ask for a written service agreement and the fees before work starts.
Every agent we introduce you to is registered on the OMARA register, and we show their MARN.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many migration agents are there in Brisbane?
545 registered migration agents were based in Greater Brisbane on the OMARA register on 16 October 2026, with another 128 on the Gold Coast.
Is Brisbane regional for the 491 visa?
No. Brisbane is excluded, along with Sydney and Melbourne. The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are designated regional areas.
How much does a migration agent cost?
Agents set their own fees, which vary by visa type and complexity. Ask for a written quote. The government's visa application charge is separate.
Get Matched With a Brisbane Migration Agent
Tell us what you need and where you are. We'll introduce you to the registered migration agents closest to you. It's free, and you choose whether to go ahead.
VisaPilot gives general information only. We are not a government agency or the OMARA.