Population 392 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 5141 State electorate(s) Heysen Postal code 5141 Federal division Division of Mayo | Established 1870 LGA(s) Adelaide Hills Council Founded 1870 Local time Friday 5:25 PM | |
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Location 16 km (10 mi) from Adelaide Weather 14°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 50% Humidity | ||
Summertown is a town in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It adjoins Uraidla. At the 2006 census, Summertown had a population of 392.
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Map of Summertown SA 5141, Australia
Although technically ending along Greenhill Road directly at the Police House, further on is Summertown's Elderly Home, giving further confusion to the actual placement of the town's borders.
History
Summertown was originally conceived as a retreat from the hot temperatures of summer months for the populace of Adelaide (hence Summer Town), this is still the case today with a variety of Bed and Breakfast style accommodation located throughout the area.
Facilities
Whilst Summertown retains the spiritual aspect of the two towns with the local Uniting Church, Uraidla has the honour of being the residence of the local pub.
The town also boasts its own netball/tennis courts located at the Tregarthen recreational reserve, as well as a Chocolate factory, institute and the district Country Fire Service station protecting the Uraidla and Summertown community from fire.
The closest school to Summertown is Uraidla Primary, which teaches from Reception to Year 7. Located on Kidney Street in Uraidla it is a short walk or ride from anywhere in Summertown.
Industries
It is primarily an agricultural area with many apple and cherry orchards, and vineyards, and market gardens, growing strawberries, cabbages, Rhubarb and lettuce are also amongst the primary produce. As well as agriculture, the township is also home to several successful small businesses including farm machinery sales (KubPower Summertown), cafés and real estate.
Notable Statistics
Summertown has the distinction of being home to the highest percentage (60%) of people who used a personal computer at home in South Australia as according to the 2001 census.