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Adelaide is the city where you're closer to success

9th most liveable city in the world*

South Australian public universities rank in the top 2% globally

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Why Adelaide

Everything is closer in Adelaide

Compared to other major Australian cities, Adelaide offers more value for your money, more career opportunities and a safer, more supportive environment.

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** Top 10 Ranking, Booking.com, 2025 ^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent

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“Adelaide provides me with a peaceful vibe which I’m looking for in a place to study for my university life.”
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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, Virgin Australia and Rex Airlines.


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