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Regions

The best of the city and the regions

Choosing to live and work in Adelaide, or in regional South Australia, can unlock specific benefits, when applying for your Australian visa.

Adelaide’s ‘regional’ advantage

Adelaide, South Australia’s capital city, and the entire state of South Australia is considered 'regional' for migration purposes.

Recognised as a ‘regional’ city, Adelaide offers more accessible visa pathways, making it easier to build your future here while contributing to South Australia's growing economy.

If you choose to live and work outside of the Adelaide metropolitan area, you may be eligible for additional benefits

Learn about the additional benefits from SA's regional status
Learn more about Australian regional visas on the Department of Home Affairs website

Explore South Australia

Home to more than 1.9 million people from culturally diverse backgrounds, South Australia offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle where you can find employment in world-leading industries, while also enjoying vibrant arts and music festivals, international sporting events, restaurants and bars.

Adelaide is a leading education city, with established institutions across all areas of study, including universities that rank in the world’s top 100. From early learning in schools to vocational education and training (VET), higher education and university, Adelaide’s meet the highest standards.

Adelaide Hills & Fleurieu Peninsula

The Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula are home to some of South Australia’s renowned wine regions, including the Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale, from rolling hills all the way to the sea. Its strongest industries are agriculture, from high intensity horticulture to broad-acre agriculture, manufacturing and investment attraction.

Barossa Valley

Around one-hour drive north of Adelaide, the Barossa is home to some of the world’s most awarded vineyards, world-class food and wineries. Known across the globe for its premium wine and tourism industries, its allied health, agriculture and horticulture, building and construction, engineering, and information technology sectors are also in high demand.

Eyre Peninsula

The Eyre Peninsula is the seafood capital of Australia, where you can enjoy world-class seafood, wine, luxury accommodation and wildlife. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the region’s largest industry, while the mining and steel manufacturing industries are also vital to the region’s economy.

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is home to sea lions, koalas and a diverse range of bird species and native wildlife, with more than one third of the island protected by nature reserves. The island – which has been increasingly recognised as a world-class natural tourism destination – is known for its food, wine and tourism industries, as well as agriculture.

Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast is a diverse region anchored by Mount Gambier, with key towns including Naracoorte, Bordertown and Keith. Its economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, construction and healthcare and a growing tourism and renewable energy focus. The area is known for some of South Australia’s most spectacular geological natural wonders and coastal scenery.

Murraylands and Riverland

The Murraylands and Riverland region boasts a wealth of native produce, breathtaking scenery and Australian wildlife. The River Murray is the lifeblood of the region and a critical economic contributor, home to the region’s main population centres including Murray Bridge, Mannum, Renmark, Berri, Barmera, Loxton and Waikerie. The region’s largest industries include primary production, value-added processing, health and community services, and tourism.

Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley

The Yorke Peninsula is a coastal playground, with 700 kilometres of coastline and renowned beaches that are great for swimming, surfing and fishing. The Clare Valley is one of the nation’s oldest wine regions and is home to premium food and beverages. The region’s economy is largely drive by the manufacturing and the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries, while food, wine and tourism are also major contributors.