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Living and working in Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley, SA
Right on the doorstep of Adelaide, along a road less travelled, is the Clare Valley, the home of Australia’s Riesling. And onwards leads to the Yorke Peninsula, offering breathtaking scenery, footprint-free beaches, quaint townships, outdoor escapades and loads of barefoot fun. Swim and surf in seclusion, drop a line off a historic jetty or take the wine trail into pristine bushland. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature.
The Clare Valley is located about 100 kilometres north of Adelaide. It sits at the entrance of the Yorke Peninsula, north-west and west of Adelaide, between Spencer Gulf on the west, Gulf St Vincent on the east and Investigator Strait to the south, which separates it from Kangaroo Island. The Yorke and Mid-North region covers an area of 35,300 square kilometres. The population is around 75,000. Educational facilities in the region include TAFE Regional Institute campuses in Kadina, Yorketown, Clare, Port Pirie and Narungga.
Agriculture, livestock, fishing and aquaculture, horticulture & forestry, viticulture & wine, tourism, mining and mineral processing are principal industries, with grain production talking the lead. Yorke region produces one-quarter of the national barley crop. The Clare Valley is internationally recognised for its premium wines.
Healthcare and Medical Jobs in Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley, SA
Health services are located in major towns, with the larger hubs located at Port Pirie, Wallaroo and Clare. Health and community services provide around 3380 jobs or 12.1% of the total employment. There are plans to develop designated country general hospitals to manage a majority of healthcare needs. The Primary Health Network serving the area is Country SA.
The Yorke and Mid North region is spanned by a well-connected network of roads that intersect with the national Adelaide to Perth/Darwin highway. A road trip through the Yorke Peninsula offers many stunning beaches, shallow fishing spots, friendly coastal towns, spectacular national parks, historic mining villages and other unique experiences to discover. Plenty of seafood outlets and great eateries serve fresh seafood. Yorke Peninsula boasts great surfing beaches and underwater maritime heritage trails for divers. The picture-postcard Clare Valley region is a chance to climb onto a bike and cycle through picturesque townships that dot the Reisling Trail and delve into the plentiful wine culture.
The low median house price of $187,500 and weekly rent of $180 offers a lifestyle where one can kick back after work and take in the sheer beauty and tranquillity of unspoilt country and beautiful coastal surrounds, as they remind themselves how lucky they are to live away from the city race.
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