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Adelaide - Australia

Moving to Adelaide - Australia

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1. Desi Community: Predominantly Indian (Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, and Telugu) Nepali, and Pakistani populations, with smaller Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan communities.

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2. Areas with Significant Desi and Nepali Populations

• Salisbury: High concentration of South Asian and Nepali residents.
• Mawson Lakes: Popular among professionals and students from Desi and Nepali backgrounds.
• Parafield Gardens: Affordable housing, attracting South Asian families.
• Modbury: Emerging Desi and Nepali population with access to amenities.

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3. Main Market Areas

• Central Market, Adelaide: Offers diverse international ingredients, including South Asian spices and groceries.
• Mawson Lakes Shopping Centre: Local hub with Indian and Nepali grocery options.

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4. Grocery Stores

• Indian Grocery Stores:

  • Indian Delights (Salisbury).
  • Bharat International (Mawson Lakes).
  • Spice World Adelaide (Central Market).

• Nepali Grocery Stores:

  • Namaste Nepalese Store (Adelaide).
  • Annapurna Nepali Store (Mawson Lakes).

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:

  • Adelaide Metro provides buses, trams, and trains throughout the city.
  • Salisbury and Mawson Lakes are well-connected by train and bus services.

• Ride Sharing:

  • Uber, Ola, and Didi are widely used in Adelaide.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Shri Ganesh Temple (Oaklands Park): Popular Hindu temple.
  • Adelaide Shirdi Sai Temple (Parafield Gardens): Frequently visited by Desi families.

• Gurdwaras:

  • Gurdwara Sahib Adelaide (Salisbury Downs): A central place for the Sikh community.

• Mosques:

  • Marion Mosque (Park Holme): Large mosque serving diverse communities.
  • Al-Khalil Mosque (Parafield Gardens): Commonly visited by Desi Muslims.

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7. Best Public Schools in Desi Areas

Elementary Schools:

• Salisbury Primary School (Salisbury): Known for cultural diversity.
• Mawson Lakes School (Mawson Lakes): Offers strong programs in a multicultural environment.

Middle Schools:

• Parafield Gardens High School (Parafield Gardens): Popular among South Asian families.
• Endeavour College (Mawson Lakes): Private middle and high school with excellent academics.

High Schools:

• Roma Mitchell Secondary College (Gepps Cross): High-ranking public school with multicultural student support.
• Salisbury East High School (Salisbury East): Known for academic and extracurricular programs.