South Australia

South Australia

South Australia is the southern central state of Australia boasting an abundance of natural resources, a focus on renewable energy and technology, world-class food and wine regions, and a vibrant and prosperous community. Famous for its cultural and leisure activities, art scene and gastronomic celebrations, South Australia is known as the “Festival State”.

The capital Adelaide is an energetic and progressive city that has been named Australia’s Most Liveable City, and third in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2021. Offering the perfect blend of business, opportunity and lifestyle, Adelaide is fast becoming the place to be in Australia.

Leading the way!

We’re building our strengths in advanced manufacturing, innovation, technology and medical sciences with the most technologically advanced healthcare facility in Australia - the new Royal Adelaide Hospital.

South Australia is leading the way in renewable energy research and technology, including the construction of the largest battery and solar thermal plant in the world.

Home to 22 wind farms, three utility scale solar farms, four grid scale batteries and more than 10 virtual power plants, South Australia is setting global records for the share of renewable energy it generates.


Driving innovation

Attracting brilliant minds from all over the globe, South Australia is place of connection for future-focused industries.

Our sectors co-exist in hi-tech hubs and research centres, forging collaborative ecosystems that open doors and inspire new ways of thinking.

We are focussed on science, research and innovation to increase our state’s productivity and the impact on industry and society as a whole.


Investing in the Future

South Australia is investing in the future.

Stimulating the growth of a rich and diverse critical minerals ecosystem and nurturing cross-sector collaboration, we are fostering a world class, leading Critical Minerals sector, creating opportunities and employment.

Supported by a State Government committed to developing the sector, businesses and entrepreneurs will find South Australia is the perfect place to do business!

Business, opportunity, lifestyle…

  • Abundant Resources

    South Australia is an incredibly rich region for minerals and resources, hosting some of worlds best deposits of critical minerals

    South Australia has 65% of the nation's copper and graphite as well as halloysite, cobalt, rare earths, magnesite and zircon and is fast gaining the attention of governments, industry and investors around the world

  • Boundless Opportunity

    South Australia is a place where brilliant minds develop business ideas, test and sell them to the world.

    Boasting internationally regarded universities, research and innovation centres at the cutting edge of geoscience and research of resources processing, South Australia is leading the way in renewable energy research and technology.

  • Modern Lifestyle

    With a world-renowned food and wine industry, natural resources and an abundance of culture and leisure activities, South Australia is one of the great regions of the world.

    Possessing beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery and promising both a prosperous, affordable lifestyle, Adelaide its capital is one of the most liveable cities.