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Studying in Adelaide as an Indian Student: Adelaide University and Flinders, A$200 Rooms and Category 2 Benefits

Adelaide is the most affordable mainland capital on this site and a Category 2 city. The South Australian government puts a room at A$150–300 a week, typically A$200, and total living costs at A$350–700 a week. Its two universities on our list, Adelaide University and Flinders, both admit Indian students with modest Class 12 marks.

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North Terrace in the centre of Adelaide
North Terrace in the centre of Adelaide. Photo: Yu Chu Chin, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • 1,491,015people, June 2025
  • A$200typical room, a week
  • Category 2regional 485 benefits
  • 42,913India-born residents, 2021

Universities

Adelaide University (CBSE or ISC 70%, awards up to 50%, seven campuses) and Flinders (CBSE 65%, Bedford Park). Both carry Category 2 regional status.

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Costs

A room in a shared house typically costs ₹13,400 (A$200) a week, a residential college about A$550, homestay A$250–510. Internet runs A$60–80 a month and a mobile plan A$40–100. With the free tram and City Connector in the centre and concession fares for full-time students, transport stays cheap.

The Indian community

Greater Adelaide had 42,913 India-born residents at the 2021 census, 3.1% of the city, with 18,745 Punjabi speakers and 16,034 Sikhs. Mawson Lakes, home to an Adelaide University campus, had 1,202 India-born residents.

Regional status

Category 2: regional points and a second 485 of one year for graduates who stay in a regional area.

Around the city

Tree-lined street in central Adelaide
Tree-lined street in central Adelaide. Photo: Matthew Summerton, CC BY-SA 3.0

Questions from Indian students: Australia

Which universities are in Adelaide?
Adelaide University, formed in 2026 from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and Flinders University.
How much does it cost to live in Adelaide?
StudyAdelaide gives A$350–700 a week in total; a room A$150–300 (typically A$200); student accommodation A$300–600 (typically A$350); a whole place A$400–600; bills A$35–50 a week. Bonds are usually four weeks' rent.
Is public transport cheaper for students in Adelaide?
Full-time students with an ID from a South Australian tertiary institution can get a concession metroCARD; the city's free tram section and City Connector bus cost nothing for anyone.
Is Adelaide regional for the 485?
Yes, Category 2: five regional points and a possible second 485 of one year. Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses are Category 3.
Is there an Indian consulate in Adelaide?
No. Adelaide falls under the Consulate General of India in Sydney, and VFS Global has a centre at 90 King William Street.

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