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City of Adelaide, photo by the South Australian Tourism Commission

South Australia is known for its relaxed, affordable, safe and green environment. It is one of the six states of Australia and has a mild climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

South Australia is three times the size of Japan, but has a population of 1.5 million people, with 1.1 million located in the Adelaide city and metropolitan area.

Affordable

Adelaide is one of Australia's most affordable cities to live in. Statistics show that Adelaide is up to 18% cheaper than the major capital cities based on income and expenditure, providing a major incentive for international students who are looking for a cheaper education option.

Accessible

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and is centrally located within easy flying distance of other major capital cities. It is one of the best designed and planned cities in the world. The city is surrounded by parklands on all sides, with the Mount Lofty Ranges as a backdrop and accessible beaches within 20 minutes of the city.

Quality

Adelaide is one of the most liveable cities in the world, experiencing less congestion, pollution and crime than larger cities. It is known as the education city of Australia, a city that provides a quiet, safe and secure environment for international students.

For further information about the services in Adelaide, use the links in the menu on the right.

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CRICOS Provider Name: Department of Further Education, Employment,
Science and Technology trading as TAFE South Australia
CRICOS No: 00092B  |  Date last modified: Thursday 1 May 2008

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