Is Adelaide the Best City for Migrants in Australia? Here's Why

For many people, South Australia's capital is Australia's best-kept secret, and more and more expats are finding their new home in Adelaide. Sydney and Melbourne have been in the international spotlight for years. But immigration has changed, and so have living expenses and the job market.

Adelaide is a leading city for skilled migrants and families today. So, if you are considering moving from one place to another in Australia, here are some of the reasons why Adelaide may be the best place to be.

The Regional Edge with Big City Benefits

Adelaide's best strengths in the immigration system are her classification. The entire South Australia (including metropolitan Adelaide) is a regional area according to the federal definition.

This classification is a huge benefit to applicants. It enables you to reside in a very developed state capital city and still be eligible for regional visas, such as the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa. This will give you access to secondary occupation lists, lower invitation cut-offs and an additional 15 points to your immigration score that you won't be able to get in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

A high quality of life that is affordable.

Adelaide is a very affordable place to live – while other capitals of the East are having a difficult time getting housing affordability. Average properties and renting prices are far lower, which means that new arrivals can cover their expenses and make a home earlier.

Adelaide is widely recognised for its liveability, in addition to its financials. It's the “20-minute city”, with its master-planning, work, golden beaches and the rolling Adelaide Hills are only a short drive away. It provides excellent health care, a fine public school system, and a renowned culinary and arts community, and without the maddening congestion of larger cities.

An economy with a strategic and future-oriented approach.

The Adelaide economy is in the throes of an enormous change. The city has developed its profile to become a hub for Australia for advanced technology, defense engineering, renewable energy and aerospace technology.

There is a strong and growing demand for skilled foreign labour with recent and large-scale investments being made in the Lot Fourteen tech precinct and local maritime defense projects. To the IT, engineering, healthcare and education sectors, it means high trajectory corporate career paths with less applicant pressure than other states.

Build Your Australian Future in Adelaide, an initiative of the Government of South Australia.

Choosing states and the requirements for visas is a strategic process. Selecting a City means weighing job prospects with a realistic route towards permanent residency.

Don't go through this difficult transition on your own. Get in touch with our qualified Adelaide migration consultancy team today to get a personalized eligibility assessment and make your first bold move towards South Australia.