South Australia
South Australia (SA) is Australia’s fourth largest state covering an area of around 984,000 km². If it were a country, it would be the world’s 31st largest, just behind Egypt. It is four times bigger than the United Kingdom and more than twice the size of California.
It has a population of around 1.6 million people. It is known as “The Festival State” and the people who live there are known as “Crow Eaters” – a reference to a time way back when, apparently, some settlers ate some crows.
Adelaide Central Market is the State’s most visited attraction, with the State Library of South Australia coming in second. But a visit to Belair National Park or Mount Lofty Summit may be more fun.
Being Australia’s second least populous state, it hasn’t been too easy to find famous Australians who originated from there. But I did find Anthony La Paglia, actor and Holly Brisley, actress. Not heard of them? Well, he played Jack Malone in the long running series “Without a Trace” and she plays Amanda Vale on Home and Away.
Still nothing? Sorry.
Places in South Australia
The capital city of South Australia is Adelaide, but there are quite a few other major towns, cities and localities to choose from within the state.
Here is a list of towns and localities in the state, with a population of over 10,000 people.
- Mount Gambier – about 23,000
- Whyalla – just over 21,000
- Gawler – about 20,000
- Murray Bridge – just over 14,000
- Crafers-Bridgewater – about 13,000
- Port Augusta- about 13,000
- Port Pirie – just over 13,000
- Port Lincoln – just over 13,000
- Mount Barker – about 11,000
- Victor Harbor – just over 10,000
And then there are all the towns with less than 10,000 population, we’ll be adding those as we get reviews for them. If you live in one any of these towns, or the smaller ones not yet listed, why not Own Your Town now!
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Famous people?
Leighton Hewitt! C’mon dude seriously….
Ah, Leighton Hewitt, yes, born in Adelaide. Thank you so much! My research didn’t uncover that one, but it sure beats my two.
Got any more?
Hello Bob,
Your site has been a wonderful tool in our research on Australia. Keep up the great work! We were recently sponsored by SA and received our PRV just this week, so maybe I can share a little more about SA after we arrive.
~Stephanie & Alan
Congratulations Stephanie & Alan and I hope your upcoming move goes smoothly. Glad my website has helped and yes, do tell me what you think when you get here.
Cheers
Bob
Bob,
I guess Julia Gillard grew up in Adelaide (even though she’s Welsh). Found your site and having recently moved to Oz finding it pretty entertaining….particularly enjoyed the fightclub/friends-making “rules”.
Cheers,
Jack
I wish she was in Wales now, they could have the carbon tax instead of us!
Anyway, welcome, and I hope you are enjoying Australia is much as I do.
Hi Bob,
Well we made it here to South Australia just 7 weeks ago. We’ve settled in a cute country town in the Adelaide Hills and absolutely love it here!! Belair Nat’l Park is beautiful, we even videotaped a Koala walking from one tree to another right in front of us! The Adelaide Hills are spectacular with flowing green vineyards, fruit orchards and livestock all around!! Feels like finally finding home…
Take Care,
Stephanie & Alan
Congratulations and welcome! I have been up them thar hills in Adelaide and they are truly stunning, aren’t they? They are almost certainly brimming with lots of wildlife and I’m sure you will enjoy many more special moments to add to your koala sighting.
I hope you settle in fast; be aware the first few months can be the toughest, just make sure you get through it.
Cheers
Bob
Thank you, and your advice to never turn down an invitation is so true. We’ve made great friends already. Had a busy Christmas with all the get togethers we were invited to. Makes all the difference when you’re not sitting at home missing your old friends or old life!
We truly love it here.
Sounds like you’re staying
hi i am desperately wanting to move to adelaide, and just unsure how it all works, my husband is a mechanic and i myself a care assistant, we have 5 kids, can you tell me if i need set amount of money in bank to apply?
It doesn’t really work like that, although it is not cheap to move to Australia. Start by reading my series about how I moved to Australia, the link is in the main navigation menu at the top of the page.
Also, check out Visas