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South Australia: Adelaide
Overview
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and has a population of 1.1 million people. The city was founded in 1836 and is the fifth largest city in Australia and the only capital not founded by convicts.
Today Adelaide is known for its many festivals and sporting events, food, wine and culture, its long beachfronts and its large defence and manufacturing sectors. It continues to rank highly as a liveable city, being in the Top 10 in The Economist’s World’s most liveable cities index.
Employment
Of the 62.3% of full time employed people in South Australia, 15% each are made up within the retail trade and manufacturing industries with only 11% being employed in business services.
To find employment in Adelaide as well as job hunting advice and agencies for this area, visit www.searchsa.com.au
Education
Adelaide has a wide range of educational and training facilities for all ages. All children between the ages of 6 and 15 must attend school in South Australia. State schools provide free tuition where private schools are on a fee base.
Housing
The cost of housing in Adelaide is some of the lowest in Australia and whether you prefer rural or coastal, there is something here that is sure to please. The Adelaide Hills provide tranquil rural settings or down to cosmopolitan Glenelg and Brighton areas along the coast where life has a faster pace.
Adelaide house prices have remained steady as the national property market shows signs of decline, with the purchase of a unit being around the $200K to $250K mark in some suburbs however luxury apartments close to the CBD can rent for over $500 per week.
Health
The Health care in South Australia has an exceptional reputation which appeals to the many families that make Adelaide their home. The Government website for health in South Australia provides you with a lot of great information – www.health.sa.gov.au. Another important website to look at is www.privatehealth.gov.au as this website details the information you need to know if you need to organise cover to ensure you are covered.
Transport
The state authority for transport related topics such as licensing and registration is through Transport SA. You can visit their website at www.transport.sa.gov.au/licenses_certification/drivers/overseas_residents.com.au to learn more about the rules and regulations of driving in South Australia as it depends on which country you come from as to what the rules are in terms of driving with a foreign license or obtaining a SA license.
Government
The Adelaide metropolitan area is divided between 18 local government areas, including, at its centre, the City of Adelaide. The Local Government Association (LGA) is recognised as the peak representative body for local government in this state and prides itself on being the voice of Local Government South Australia. The Association provides leadership to councils and representation outwards of State and Federal governments and other key stakeholders.
For more information on the SA Government, visit www.lga.sa.gov.au which provides you with a wealth of information about what this government does for the state and community.
Attractions
At Adelaide’s back door is the McLaren Vale Wine district, a beautiful part of the Fleurieu Peninsula tucked between the Mount Lofty Ranges and placid waters of Gulf St Vincent. This is one of the 40 wineries in this region, being only forty kilometres from the city centre, the area has been a wine producing district since the very early days of South Australian settlement.
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is another popular attraction, just 25 minutes from Adelaide, nestled in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Endangered species such as bettongs and potoroos inhabit the sanctuary which you can explore on foot at dawn, daytime, night time or even staying over-night.