Living in Adelaide S.A.

ADELAIDE

Adelaide is the Capital city of South Australia with a population of approximately 1.25M people. Known as the “City of Churches”, it stretches North, South and East from Spencer Gulf. South Australia has a worldwide reputation for its quality of wines. There have been a number of large industries close in the Adelaide region, which has led to a decline in its population. This has also led to a fall in property prices. The South Australian Government is aggressively marketing the State, encouraging people to move.

The entire State is classified as a Regional Area by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). This fact alone has been having a significant effect on hopeful  emigrants. Those with skills, who may be nearing the 45 year age cut off, or lower scoring skilled occupations (40-50 points), have an opportunity of achieving their migration goal.

Temperatures range from 10-35 degrees and it has a dry humidity.

The people are very open and friendly and the pace of life is a little slower than the larger cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

The diversity of occupations are the same as with any major city worldwide, and due to the Skilled shortage in so many occupations, opportunities exist for the Accountant, Doctor, Registered Nurse, Teacher, Electrician, Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker. The list is endless. The mining industry is booming and the short fall of virtually all skilled tradespersons is immense and large wages are paid to attract those with the skills to outback South Australia.

Housing prices are currently stable, unlike other Capital Cities (Hobart 3.8%, Brisbane 2.9%, Darwin 2.8%), with units for $150,000 and houses from $250,000, perhaps $300,000.00 upwards. These prices will be for the outer suburbs, with houses in the inner suburbs from $750,000 up.

The Education system has Public (Government run) and Private (Fees paid by parents) schools. There are a large number of Child Care facilities (0-5yrs), Pre-school (4-5yrs), some Pre-Prep (4-5yrs) and then years 1-12. There are many Private Colleges (girls only, boys only, as well as mixed), TAFE Colleges, Universities, Museums, Art Galleries, Performing Arts, Live Theatre and Music Academy.

Sports are too numerous to mention, but include Cricket, Soccer, Rugby (both codes), AFL (similar to Gallic football), Swimming, Surfing, Sailing, Tennis, Horse Racing, Harness Racing, Basketball  and Netball.