Adelaide's Economy
There is a recognised "Brain Drain" - a tendency for skilled and young people to leave Adelaide for brighter lights and more dynamic careers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
People who move from Adelaide have been heard to complain of complacency and stuffiness in Adelaide's work and business cultures. There is a perception of too many old-boy networks making it difficult for newcomers to do well or innovate.
To keep the economy healthy, the South Australian Government is very keen to attract people to move to Adelaide - the government works hard to promote the city as a destination for migrants.
Industries that play a big part in Adelaide's economy include automotive manufacturing, bio-science, engineering, ICT, medical research, tourism and the wine industry - South Australia is Australia's premier wine state, producing 65% of the nation's wine exports.
Education and healthcare jobs are particularly attractive in Adelaide - salaries are similar to those in other Australian cities, but Adelaide has much cheaper housing.