Move to South Australia
From your first plans to your first week in Adelaide — a clear, practical path to relocating and settling into life in SA.
Your move, step by step
Moving states — or countries — is a big step. South Australia makes it easier than most: it's affordable, compact and genuinely welcoming to newcomers. Here's the sequence that takes you from planning to putting down roots.
Confirm the right visa and, where relevant, South Australian state nomination before you commit to the move.
Line up housing, schools, banking and health cover — we can point you to trusted local contacts.
Land in Adelaide, settle into your suburb and tap into SA's welcoming migrant community.
Build your career, put down roots and enjoy the lifestyle that brought you here.
The practical checklist
Before you fly
- Confirm your visa and (if relevant) SA state nomination
- Book short-term accommodation for your first weeks
- Gather certified copies of key documents
- Arrange overseas health cover or Medicare eligibility
- Research suburbs and shortlist schools
- Transfer funds and notify your bank of the move
Your first two weeks
- Get an Australian SIM and set up internet banking
- Apply for your Tax File Number (TFN)
- Enrol in Medicare and find a local GP
- Open inspections — line up a rental property
- Enrol the children in school
- Convert or apply for your SA driver's licence
Arriving & getting around
Metro made simple
Trams, trains and buses cover the metro area — and the city tram loop is free.
Open roads
Light traffic and short distances: most of Adelaide is a 20–30 minute drive.
Shipping your life
Adelaide's port and rail links make bringing belongings from overseas straightforward.
Local guidance, every step
Because our team is based in South Australia, we can help with the details that really matter — which suburbs suit your budget, where the good schools are, and how to hit the ground running when you arrive.
Let's map out your relocation to South Australia together.
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