About Adelaide

Adelaide, one of Australia’s smaller capital cities, is world-renowned for its food and festivals. With a diverse cultural mix and a good dose of urban cool, Adelaide is a very livable city.

Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with amazing blue skies, mild wet winters and warm dry summers.

A compact city – described by locals as the “20 minute city” – the beaches, picturesque Adelaide Hills, and airport, are all within easy reach.

Key attractions

• Hop on the tram to Glenelg beach for a relaxing swim and then enjoy some fish and chips on the esplanade; or indulge your taste buds at one of the hip beachside cafes
• Spend the morning soaking up the sights and smells of the Adelaide Central Markets
• Cuddle a koala at the Cleland Wildlife Park
• Visit the towns in and around the beautiful Adelaide hills – where boutique wineries, pubs and restaurants abound
• Catch up with friends (and your favourite local band) at any of the good-vibe venues in the city’s east and west-end precincts.

Events

January-April

• Adelaide 500
• Schützenfest
• Santos Tour Down Under
• Adelaide Fringe
• Adelaide Festival
• WOMADelaide
• Shorts Film festival

May-August

• Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend
• Hoot! Adelaide Hills Jazz Festival
• Sea & Vines Food and Wine Festival
• Melrose Fat Tyre Festival
• Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
• Barossa Gourmet Weekend

September-December

• Royal Adelaide Show
• OzAsia Festival
• Bay to Birdwood
• Semaphore Music Festival
• Adelaide Film Festival
• Feast Festival

Additional links and resources:

• Adelaide Tourism - Adelaide Tourism
• Tourism SA - southaustralia.com

Local Services in Adelaide

Emergency Services

In an emergency call: 000 (Ambulance, Fire, Police)
Poisons advice: 131 126

If it’s not an emergency but it could be serious, call 13 HEALTH – qualified staff will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly you should do it: 13 43 25 84

Legal Services

For legal advice and information, or to find a Solicitor, visit the Legal Services Commission of South Australia.

Please note that serious matters should be directed to your country’s consulate.

The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has a 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre. For more information visit dfat.gov.au or call the emergency consular helpline on 1300 555 135. 

Accessing Money

There are a numerous banks and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in the Adelaide CBD. Banks are open from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm (except on public holidays). ATMs are accessible 24 hours a day.

• Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• ANZ
• Westpac
• National Australia Bank (NAB)
• St George

Internet Access

The Internet is readily available on campus during opening hours.

You can purchase portable broadband Wi-Fi and plug and play devices (pre-paid or on a contract/plan) from the service providers below. It is worth doing your research to make sure you get a deal that suits your needs and budget.

• Telstra mobile broadband
• Vodafone mobile broadband
• Optus prepaid mobile broadband

Medical Centres

Royal Adelaide Hospital

rah.sa.gov.au

Adelaide Health Care

adelaidehealthcare.com.au

Globe Medical

globemedical.com.au

Places of Worship

Adelaide is an accepting and multicultural community welcoming people of all religious beliefs. Below is a list of the closest places of worship to the SAE campus for several faiths.

Anglican

Buddhist

Catholic

Jewish

Islam

Sikh

Uniting

Adelaide Transport

Getting around Adelaide on public transport is easy. Buses, trains, and trams operate throughout the city, suburbs, and beyond.

For ticketing and timetable information, or to plan your trip visit Adelaide Metro.

There are 3 free public transport services operating within the Adelaide CBD:

• Terrace to Terrace Tram
• City Loop 99C
• Adelaide Connector

Getting to SAE Adelaide

The closest bus stops are:

• T1 Victoria Square (4-minute walk)
• W1 Grote Street South side (5-minute walk)
• D1 Sturt Street North side (5-minute walk)

The closest train stop is:

• Victoria Square (4-minute walk)

Car Parking

Limited car parking is available in front of the campus at $3 per half hour or $17 for 10 hours. Free street parking is available in the area for limited periods

Taxis

• Yellow Cabs
• Adelaide Independent Taxis
• Suburban Taxis

Accommodation in Adelaide

There are a number of off-campus accommodation options if you choose to study in Adelaide.

Students who are moving to Adelaide often stay in a hotel, hostel/guesthouse, or nearby student accommodation when they first arrive. Many students then move into shared rental accommodation when they are more familiar with the city and surrounding areas.

Hostels and Guesthouses

Hostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth Hostels Australia (YHA). Students share kitchen and bathroom facilities. This is an economical, short-term option.

Student Accommodation

Designed specifically for students, you will have the privacy of your own bedroom and bathroom in a shared apartment, with access to larger communal living areas and facilities. We recommend:

• urbanest
• UniLodge

Homestay Network

Homestay accommodation gives students an opportunity to live with an Australian family. This is a great way for younger international students to immerse themselves in Australian life and culture while maintaining the familiarity and safety of a family environment. Homestay accommodation costs range from AU$160 to AU$300 per week. To find out more, visit adelaidehomestay.org.

Shared Rental Accommodation

Sharing a rental property is a popular and economic option for both international and local students. If you choose this option you will share the cost of renting a house or apartment with your ‘housemates. The cost of shared rental accommodation varies depending on the location, size, and condition of the premises; you should expect to pay between AU$165-$350 per week. Some things to remember about shared rental accommodation:

• Landlords require rent to be paid in advance
• A security bond, equal to one month's rent, is required at the beginning of your lease
• Be prepared to supply your own furniture
• Cost of utilities such as electricity, water, telephone, and Internet is usually in addition to rent

To search for rental properties check out the notice boards on campus, look for advertisements in the local newspapers or go online: realestate.com.au/rent or domain.com.au/rent or LJ Hooker Real Estate

Living in Australia

Read about living in Australia here.