Why would an international student choose to live in Adelaide?
Adelaide is Australia’s premier learning city. It is Australia’s fifth largest city and the capital of South Australia. Students in Adelaide are welcomed into a multicultural community; enjoying life with a low cost of living, in fact, Adelaide has the lowest cost of living of any mainland Australian city! And many wildlife parks to boot! Nowhere in Adelaide is too far – even the beautiful city beaches are only a 30 minute ride on public transport. International students also receive concessions on public transport making it a cinch to get around!
Wine Not? Adelaide is Vineyard Valley!
Adelaide has the perfect climate (if you’re a grape!). With its Mediterranean-like climate, Adelaide is surrounded by vineyards and so there are plenty to choose from! Go on a wine-tasting spree and you’ll soon learn why Adelaide is home to some of the best wine in the world. Home to the National Wine Centre, Adelaide produces 50% of Australia’s wine alone.
Adelaide has a Mediterranean-esque climate
Adelaide enjoys hot summers, without the sticky humid heat of Sydney! Adelaide’s winters also beat Melbourne’s winters; with moderate temperatures and a distinct lack of grey sky compared to Melbourne! So if you enjoy the sun, but prefer a dry heat rather than a tropical climate, you may be a grape. But in all seriousness, with these preferences, Adelaide may offer you the weather you’re looking for all year round.
Adelaide has the lowest cost of living
If you’re keen for a bargain, you might be keen for Adelaide. Not only are rental prices approximately 45% cheaper than Australia’s national average, but minimum wage remains the same, meaning you can get waaaaaay more bang for your buck! In fact, estimated costs of living in Adelaide are a measly $355-700 AUD, with CHA CHINGGGG
Sing it with me: The tickets on the bus are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!
Whether you’re travelling by bus, train or tram, students get $2 travel during peak hours ($1 travel off-peak!!). Not only is travel cheap as chips, but it is one of the most well connected cities in Australia, with almost all parts of the city and suburbs interconnected. It is also considered as one of the safest cities to cycle around in Australia.
Adelaide has more restaurants than any other major city in Aus
Not only can you drink wine to your heart’s content, but the city also boasts a phenomenal amount of restaurants. Think of Adelaide as a smorgasbord of wine and cheese. Host to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fresh produce market, Adelaide is the food and wine capital of Australia. For the best eats in the city, check out Gouget Street Precinct and Chinatown.
TEN GIGABIT ADELAIDE
Fast, reliable, secure 10GBp/s data network! Boasting a blindly fast internet speed, Adelaide’s city-wide fibre optic network provides access to world-class digital infrastructure across the city and North Adelaide. Teh ultra-fast, low-latency network connection will be capable of hosting data-heavy and cloud-based companies.
Almost like having your own private beach
Unlike famous beaches like Bondi or Manly, the beaches in Adelaide are totally uncrowded, and just as beautiful! What’s more, the gorgeous Adelaide climate means that you can take advantage of the beach for most of the year! Check out the instagrammable Brighton Beach with its long pier, the white beach of Henley with it’s grassy and and wooden entryway. Glenelg beach has a ferris wheel and a mecca of palm trees.
Wacky activities and fun events
Ever BBQ’d on a private 2-person boat? Well now you can! Adelaide offers BBQ Buoys which can help you score all the points with your romantic partner no matter how many times you take them! Head on down to Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct and spot yourself your romantic escape!
Traffic who? Adelaide’s Grid layout means everything is only 30 mins away!
With everything laid out in a grid, there are a myriad of ways to get anywhere you want. That means that traffic is practically non-existent, and you can be anywhere in Adelaide within a cheeky 30 minutes! Hello social life, goodbye commute!
Whether you’re a cultured swine or a festival chick, Adelaide will provide!
From Adelaide festival, to Adelaide Botanic Gardens, WOMADelaide to the South Australian Museum, FEAST Festival to the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Fringe to Adelaide Zoo; you;re going to find the entertainment you’re looking for!
Adelaide’s University campuses are absolutely stunning
Boasting a spicy twist of colonial era sandstone buildings that provide the full-on Hogwarts vibe, to modern architectural feats, you’ll feel a million bucks no matter which campus you call home.
What are the pros and cons of living in Adelaide?
Adelaide’s Pros |
Adelaide’s Cons: |
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Cheap accomodation |
Sea water temperatures are cooler than other cities, except for Melbourne |
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Warm, sunny with low humidity |
Some summer days are too hot |
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Lovely beaches |
The Adelaide has higher unemployment and, on average, and lower wages than other major cities in Australia. |
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Pleasant suburbs with little traffic |
Adelaide is best for: |
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Sprawling green parklands, hills and national parks around the city |
Students who love wine and food |
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The world famous Barossa valley lies just 60 km away |
Those looking to save whilst they study |
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Adelaide is Australia’s most affordable big city |
Those who hate to waste time in traffic |
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Those that love a Mediterranean climate |
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Those with high internet needs |
