South Australia (SA)

Why SA?

South Australia is one of the most accessible states for skilled migration, with the lowest cutoffs in the country and a wide-ranging occupation list. Adelaide is positioning itself as a hub for defense, space, advanced manufacturing and wine industry. The whole state qualifies as regional under visa 491, making the path to PR via 191 more attainable than in larger states.

Worth knowing

• Lowest cutoffs of all Australian states
• Whole state qualifies as regional (visa 491 + path to 191)
• Growing defense, space and advanced manufacturing sectors
• Affordable cost of living and shorter commutes than east coast