Adelaide is Australia’s fifth largest city with a population of over 1.2 million people. The site for Adelaide was chosen in Dec 1836 by Colonel William Light, who created its remarkable design.
Advantage for Horticulture students: : Adelaide plains offers a diverse range of growing options with protected farming and range of field crops. It is the highest density protected cropping area in Australia.
Access to entertainment, recreation, accommodation and leisure facilities offer a unique and dynamic education and lifestyle mix.
Cost of living: In 2008 Adelaide’s cost of living is 24% less than Sydney, 21% less than Melbourne,12% less than Perth and 8% less than Brisbane (Economist intelligence unit).
Cheap and hassle free transport system: Adelaide offers cheap travelling through student concession, with access to bus, tram and train using the same ticket.
Close proximity to education facilities, cultural institutions and research organisations.
Lifestyle - Adelaide has many attractive features within walking distance or at a short bus ride from the campus. One feature which sets Adelaide apart from other Australian cities is the many parks that are found throughout the city centre. For the more adventurous students, trips to the Flinders ranges in the North provide ample opportunity for bush walking, climbing and camping. Day trips to Victor Harbour at the right time of the year may include whale watching or a range of other water sports for the thrill seekers.
Culture - Often described as the Festival City, Adelaide has gained a reputation for excellence in performing and visual arts and plays host to internationally renowned events such as The Adelaide Festival of Arts, Barossa Music Festival as well as ethnic food, wine and cultural celebrations.
Weather - South Australia enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with four distinct seasons that include warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The temperature ranges from an average 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) in July (winter) to 32 degrees Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) in February (summer). The average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
Climate - Adelaide also enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate- relaxing and healthy. The climate has four distinct seasons in the year - spring, summer, winter and autumn. Below is a guide to the average daily temperatures.
Spring: September to November, temperature 20-25 degrees, little rain
Summer: December to February, temperature 25-35 degrees, mainly hot and dry
Autumn: March to May, temperature 20-25 degrees, mainly dry
Winter: June to August, temperature 10-15 degrees, cool and wet
Please refer to Living in Adelaide section of StudyAdelaide website: www.studyadelaide.com
Students having questions about any matter while studying in Adelaide , including their accommodation, the Office of the Training Advocate(O.T.A) is available for information and referral to other agencies or organisations.
