Brisbane City Archives
Access historic records, including survey maps, building registers and old Brisbane photos.

About Brisbane City Archives
Brisbane City Archives is an important collection of records that hold historic value to our city and the community.
Council preserves and provides access to more than 50,000 hard copy and 25,000 digital records dating back to 1855. They include:
Search Council archives online
Brisbane Images is a digital collection of more than 25,000 City Archives records dating from the 1850s. These includes images, maps, plans and documents.
Contact Brisbane City Archives
To discuss your research needs in advance or make an appointment you can:
- phone Council on 07 3403 1711
- email Council.
Contact information
Brisbane City Archives
Skyline Business Centre, 15/107-123 Muriel Ave, Moorooka Qld 4105 07 3403 1711Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am–2pm.
You’ll need to make an appointment to visit outside of these times.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use Brisbane City Archive records to find out when your house was built. Search the building application records, detail plans and property cards in the archive library. For instructions and tips, see the Guide to Researching Your House History.
You can find digital copies of old Brisbane photos at:
- Brisbane Images, the Brisbane City Archives online collection
- TROVE, the National Library of Australia’s online research portal.
Brisbane Images is a collection of more than 25,000 records, including maps, plans, tram routes and publications of historic significance. Search the Brisbane Images records.