Agree with you there about perth (it's better planned) and other observations about brissy except... I think brissy overall.. is ok...I wouldn't say it's gay IMO.
it's got a dose (not too much) of a vibrant ethnic culture with a blend of qld chillax hospitable atmosphere, jobs are there, weather is good, in between Gcoast/SCoast. it's awakening artistically I think too.
It's picking up.