IT professional, got PR recently, need some info on adelaide

Hi Murali,

Welcome to Expat.com!

muralin.
You need to check on the australian immigration govt website to see if you qualify for a visa and if so what type.
This site will give you all the information about geting into Australia. 
You cannot arrive here and start looking for work unless you have the correct visa. 
Local people will get preference for work before someone from overseas so you will need specialist skills to get work.

Australia has a high tax rate and it is expensive to live here.
Try this website for cost of living www.numbeo.com

Hi stumpy,

Thanks for your suggestions. I already got Permanent Resident in Australia and I'm eligible to work there. I got that in this month and supposed to enter Australia before next January. So I have the above doubts/questions in migrating to Australia (Adelaide).

Thanks
Murali*

Hi Murali

I came in from Chennai with my family eight months ago.  Hope my answers are of use to you:

1.IT opportunities - Based on availability etc.,  Most of these jobs are in Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane. However, do visit job sites and interact with HR companies for updated info.

2.Indian community living in Adelaide - You are bound to meet Indians almost everywhere in Adelaide.  Good suburbs are Brooklyn Park, Mile End, Kuralatta Park, Norwood, etc.,  Since Adelaide is a small city, all suburbs are easily accessible to and from the city.

3. For a family of 5, I began with a weekly expenditure of $600/- including rent, food, travel, electricity etc.,  This is just a rough figure and will depend on each one's needs and lifestyle.

4. Is it possible to secure a job from Singapore before landing there in Adelaide - It all depends on demand and supply. 

Hope these answers help.

Best wishes on your move.


~MARK