Moving to Adelaide: A Practical Guide for Interstate Newcomers

Adelaide is a compact, walkable and relatively affordable capital. If you are coming from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Canberra, here is how to think about suburbs, access and your removal.

Adelaide suburbs by area

Inner suburbs

North Adelaide, Unley, Norwood and Prospect are close to the CBD, with period homes, cafes and good transport. Streets can be narrow and parking limited. See our pages for North Adelaide, Unley and Norwood.

Coast

Glenelg and Henley Beach offer beachside living, from apartments to bungalows. See Glenelg and Henley Beach.

Northern and north-eastern suburbs

Mawson Lakes, Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully offer larger blocks and newer homes at lower prices. See Mawson Lakes, Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully.

Browse all our Adelaide service areas.

Planning your interstate removal

• Choose between a full load and a part-load
• Get access details for your new address: driveway, stairs or lift
• Book early for month-end and school-holiday periods
• Ask about storage if there is a gap between settlement and arrival

Coming from a specific city? See Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Canberra to Adelaide.

Settling in

Update your address, driver licence and vehicle registration, and register for SA services. Once you are in, explore the Adelaide Hills, the beaches and the Barossa on weekends.