The job market in Adelaide is solid, boasting over 900,000 positions across various industries. Key sectors include construction, manufacturing, and retail, pivotal in driving Adelaide's employment landscape.
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Towns in Adelaide
Across 160+ mastheads
Region snapshot
Population
1,250
Median age
39 yrs
Jobs in region
906,934
Median weekly rent
$315/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$360/wk
Median household income
$979/wk
Region size
1254.58 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Adelaide
Infrastructure
4
Airports
36
Hospitals
7
Universities
Housing
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
By the numbers
4,131 new roles this week· 8,336 in the last 30 days
Job types
Share of live roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in-region.
Advertised salary
Which industries pay most in Adelaide.
Talent in Adelaide
Candidates active in-region · aggregate only.
Explore roles by industry
The Adelaide classification breakdown as a browsable, photo-led grid — each tile opens that industry across Australia.
Latest roles
Ridleyton Greek Home
Company Description Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged is a culturally focused aged care provider wholly owned and operated by the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Inc. As part of South Australia’s active Gr…
Specsavers
Are you ready to take your optometry career to the next level while making a real difference in communities across Australia? Join our Mobile Optometry Team and experience the feeling of changing lives. We’re looking …
City of Tea Tree Gully
Reporting to the Coordinator Technical Services the Projects and Assets Engineer is responsible for the planning and design of civil, lighting and stormwater assets, and ensuring council's strategic targets are met. T…
Flinders University
Position DetailsPart-Time (0.6) | ContinuingHigher Education Officer Level 6 | $94,456 - $100,710 p.a. (pro-rata)Location: Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna CountryView Position Description About the Role This position …
SA Water
About the Company At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.Beh…
SA Water
About the Company At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.Beh…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Adelaide.
The region boasts over 900,000 jobs, with a median personal income of $757 per week, reflecting a notable job-to-population ratio that supports a strong local economy.
In Adelaide, there are nearly 500,000 households with an average size of three, comprising diverse housing types, including separate houses and apartments, alongside median rent and mortgage costs of approximately $315 and $360 per week, respectively.
With an estimated population of 1,250, Adelaide has a median age of 39, and around 21,662 residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander within a working-age population of over 800,000.
Adelaide's business landscape is dynamic, featuring over 107,000 total businesses, with notable sectors including construction, manufacturing, and retail/hospitality, driving local employment.
Adelaide is well-equipped with essential infrastructure, featuring 36 hospitals, four airports, and seven universities, which serve to enhance the quality of life and accessibility for its residents.
