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South Australia introduction
Do you want to study in a relaxed area with an abundance of wine, wildlife and natural wonder? Don’t miss out a beautiful state- South Australia (SA)! Its capital city Adelaide is a place full of sophisticated art, dining spot and multiple events, which has been named as “Festival City”. SA is the third largest state in Australia (except the Northern Territory), the exclusive natural sceneries such as mountains, prairie and valleys could be found in this region.
In summer, the temperature in SA is high and dryness during daytime and mild at night; in contrast, the temperature will drop to very low during winter. The precipitation particularly from May to August. Due to various wine, dairy and wheat produced by SA, the state has been called “land of plenty”.
Top things to do in SA
Visit suburbs in South Australia, enjoy the remarkable views with wine!
Unwind with spectacular wines from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Valeand Adelaide Hills.
Participant a festival in Adelaide
About Adelaide
Adelaide, located in South Australia, consistently voted one of the top 10 liveable cities in the world, and its cost of living is also lower than other Australian metropolises.
• 1.3 million people
• Safety, affordable housing, social cohesion and lack of traffic congestion
• The fifth largest city in Australia
• A variety of job and study opportunities, such as biological sciences, agriculture, wine industry, information technology, tourism, art, etc.
• No.10 "Top Ten Most Livable Cities in the World" (The Economist 2019)
What makes the Adelaide Festival special?
In 2020, Adelaide Festival's 60th anniversary marked that audiences are take pleasure in a remarkable blend of globally reputed theatre productions, a set of eclectic world-leading musicians, breathtaking dance pieces, eminent writers and striking visual arts displays. Its performance of festival precedes world standard.
Explore unforgettable wildlife and amazing food on Kangaroo island
Kangaroo Island is one of the world's great nature-based travel spot. Full of native bushland, wildlife, adventure and exploring. Have a look the pristine beaches, local wines and sunsets when you visit Kangaroo Island!
Life in Adelaide
Cost of living
"Adelaide continuously obtain an excellent ranking as one of Australia's most affordable cities. In specific, the costs of accommodation and transportation are significantly less than in Sydney or Melbourne.", according to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s survey.
The information below illustrates the approximate expense of food, clothing, housing and transportation for an international students per week.
• Rent (shared): AUD $185 /week
• Water, electricity and gas: AUD $30 / week
• Food: AUD $60 / week
• Phone and internet: AUD $25 / week
• Transport: AUD $15 / week
• Other (clothes, entertainment, etc.): AUD $80/ week
The average weekly living cost of international is about AUD $395 per week. The expense could vary significantly depends on lifestyle.
Transport
The transportation in city is very convenient and simple, you don’t need to worry about getting lost. As long as the direction is correct, you could travel to anywhere without Uber!
Migration tips
• Skilled Nominated Visa - Subclass 190
A state nominated permanent visa for skilled migrants, it allows application to live and work in South Australia. SA state nomination could offer 5 additional points to the meet the requirements of subclass 190 visa.
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa - Subclass 491
This is a provisional visa for skilled migrants from state nomination, which allows applicant to live and work in South Australia for up to 5 years. SA state nomination provides with 15 additional points for qualification.
Both are the pathway for migrating to Australia!
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The University of Adelaide (n.d.), International Students, Retrieved 21 March 2021, from https://international.adelaide.edu.au/life-in-adelaide/getting-around-transport