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** Top 10 Ranking, Booking.com, 2025
^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent
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9th most liveable city in the world*
Lower rent than Sydney, Melbourne and Perth^
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Methmi: How Passion Led to a Dream Nursing Role
Methmi, from Sri Lanka, graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of South Australia, now known as Adelaide University. She now works as a graduate nurse in the University’s Angiography Unit. Her degree combined in-depth learning with hands-on experience, helping Methmi discover her passion for cardiac care and secure her dream role in Adelaide’s healthcare sector.
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Roy: From Economics in China to Wine Business in Adelaide
Roy, born in Beijing and raised in Hong Kong, moved to Adelaide to fulfil his passion for wine. Completing a Master of Wine Business, he has taken every opportunity that has come his way. Currently, Roy is working part-time as an Assistant Sommelier at the National Wine Centre.
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Sunny: A Future Female Leader in Construction Management
Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), Sunny, originally from Jian City in China, has taken every opportunity to build a life studying in Adelaide. Now, she's working her dream job as a Quantity Surveyor.
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Tam: Building a Future in Health as an Occupational Therapist
Tam, from Vietnam, completed a Master of Occupational Therapy at Flinders University. Industry partnerships with hospitals and community providers gave Tam diverse placement opportunities, helping secure her first role as an occupational therapist. Today, she works in Adelaide’s health and aged care sector.
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Tinashe: A Journey from Student to Deloitte Analyst
Tinashe, from Zimbabwe, graduated with a Master of Professional Accounting from The University of Adelaide, now known as Adelaide University. He works as an Experienced Analyst – Audit & Assurance at Deloitte, applying his skills in one of the world’s leading accounting firms. He built connections and confidence to launch his professional journey.
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Vanshaj: Launching a Career in Data Science
Vanshaj, originally from India, graduated in 2023 with a Master of Data Science and received the Adelaide Graduate Award for his academic excellence and community contributions.Now he is pursuing a career as a Data Scientist at Think Digital Studios, driven by a passion for creating meaningful impact in the technology sector.
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Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, a state in Australia.
Around 1.4 million people live in Adelaide according to the the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
With lower rent, food and public transport costs than most major Australian cities, you’ll be able to afford more of the wonderful lifestyle that Australia has to offer.
We've compiled a guide about the cost of living in Adelaide which covers things like accommodation, transport, food, utilities, entertainment and more.
There are direct internartional flights to Adelaide from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Doha, Denpasar, Nadi, and Auckland.
International Flights to Adelaide
International carriers include Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand.
Domestic Flights to Adelaide
There are also direct domestic connections with all other major Australian cities as well on Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia.
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There are three public universities in Adelaide - Adelaide University, Flinders University and University of Sunshine Coast.
A private university called Torrens University also has a campus in Adelaide.
There are also world-class vocational institutes like TAFE SA and high-quality SA Government Schools.
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* Global Liveability Index, Economist Intelligence Unit, 2025
^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent