Living in Adelaide

🛒 Grocery & Everyday Shopping

While the big names are everywhere, South Australians often swear by the local alternatives.

  • Foodland: The “Mighty South Aussie” independent supermarket chain. They often stock local brands you won’t find at the big two.
  • Drakes Supermarkets: Another major local independent player with a huge presence.
  • Coles & Woolworths: The national giants.
  • Adelaide Central Market: Essential for fresh produce, cheeses, and meats (closed Sundays/Mondays).

🛠️ Hardware & Home

  • Bunnings: The undisputed king of hardware here.
  • Mitre 10: Good for smaller, local hardware needs.
  • Paramount Browns’: A local legend in Gepps Cross for machinery, steel, and random hardware bargains.

🚌 Getting Around

  • Adelaide Metro: The go-to for bus, train, and tram timetables.
  • Buy & Go App: If you don’t have a physical MetroCard yet, you can buy tickets directly on your phone.
  • RAA: The local auto club. Their site is great for road rules, trip planning, and (if you’re a member) fuel discounts.

📋 Utilities & Local Services

  • SA.gov.au: The “master” portal for everything from driver’s licenses to emergency alerts.
  • Local Councils SA: Use this to find which specific council you fall under (essential for bin collection days and hard waste bookings).
  • WhichBin: A very handy site that tells you exactly what can be recycled or put in the green bin in SA.

⚠️ Emergency & News