Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the fifth-largest city in Australia with a population of 1.1 million.
Adelaide is located north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, on the Adelaide Plains between the Gulf St Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. The city stretches 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills, and 90 km (56 mi) from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south.
Adelaide City
The Adelaide city centre is the innermost locality of Greater Adelaide, known by locals simply as “The City” or “Town”. The locality is split into two key geographical distinctions: the city “square mile”, bordered by North, East, South and West Terraces; and that part of the Adelaide Parklands south of the River Torrens which separate the locality’s built form from the surrounding suburbs.
To start off your study life in Adelaide. Here are some information regarding about Adelaide.
Adelaide City Council
The City of Adelaide is a local government area in the metropolitan area of Adelaide, South Australia. It covers the original Adelaide city centre settlement. Established in 1840, the Adelaide City Council is the oldest municipal authority in Australia. At its time of establishment, Adelaide’s (and Australia’s) first mayor, James Hurtle Fisher, was elected. From 1919 onwards, the City has had a Lord Mayor, the current being Michael Harbison.
In its local administrative capacity, the City of Adelaide has responsibility for two areas analogous to suburbs: the Adelaide city centre (also known as the city, the square mile and the CBD) and North Adelaide. The city council is also responsible for the Adelaide Parklands which surround North Adelaide and the city centre.
There are many information provided by the Adelaide City Council regarding about entertainment, shopping, recreation, and maps getting around Adelaide.
Banks
OPENING BANK ACCOUNT
You will be provided with information on banking in South Australia and how to open a bank account when you arrive in Adelaide.
To open a new account with an Australian financial institution, you will be required to provide proof of identity. Australian banks use a points system, and applicants need to provide “100 points” of identification to open an account.
*STUDENTS MUST OBTAINED THEIR STUDENT ID CARD BEFORE OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN ANY BANKS
For students wishing to open a STUDENT account with another bank in South Australia, they will need to provide both a passport, and their University student ID card.
Major Banks in Australia:
* ANZ Bank
* Commonwealth Bank of Australia
* BankSA
There are bank branches for most major banks within walking distance of the university, and ATM access is available on campus.
When applying for a bank account, always make sure that you have read and understand the terms and conditions of that account. Enquire about other bank accounts that may be suitable. Ask about the fees and charges, withdrawal limits, and Internet/phone banking options for your account. Remember that all bank accounts are subject to government duties.
Once you have opened a bank account in Adelaide, you can arrange for other funds to be transferred from overseas by International Money Transfer or bank draft.
International credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club can all be used in Australia. Repayments to most card accounts can be made electronically by phone or Internet, however money usually needs to be transferred from an account within your home country.
Public Transportation
Adelaide Metro is the public transportation system of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It is an intermodal system with services provided by bus, tram and commuter rail throughout the metropolitan area.The services, although contracted to four separate operators, are fully integrated under Adelaide Metro and share a universal ticketing system, marketing, and common livery and signage.
Each tickets that has been purchased can be used to ride a bus, tram or commuter rail.
Mobile Service Provider
In Australia, there are a few mobile service provider such as Telstra, Optus, Three, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile.
However among all of them, Three is the most optimum choice for students due to a large number of students using it. Nevertheless, other service provider also provide a reasonable “Cap” plan and Prepaid Plan.
Well there you go, these are some information about Adelaide and a few things that you need to start off with when you are living in Adelaide as a student. Hopefully these information will help you out and giving you options on which bank and mobile service provider that you are going to choose.
