Lower Hermitage facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lower Hermitage South Australia
Lower Hermitage Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5131
LGA(s)	Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s)	Newland
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Localities around Lower Hermitage: Gould Creek Sampson Flat Upper Hermitage Lower Hermitage Inglewood Tea Tree Gully Houghton

Lower Hermitage is a small, quiet place located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It's about 20 kilometers (or 12 miles) northeast of Adelaide, the capital city. You can find it stretching along Lower Hermitage Road, which runs from north to south.

What is Lower Hermitage?

This area is known as a "locality," which is like a small community or neighborhood. It's part of the wider Adelaide Hills area, famous for its scenic views and peaceful environment.

How Many People Live Here?

According to a count done in 2016, about 209 people call Lower Hermitage home. That's a pretty small number, making it a very close-knit community.

A Look at Glen Ewin: The Old Jam Factory

One of the most interesting spots near Lower Hermitage is the heritage-listed Glen Ewin complex. When something is "heritage-listed," it means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.

Glen Ewin includes an old house and several buildings that used to be a jam factory! Imagine all the delicious jams and preserves that were made there. These buildings include a pulping shed, the main jam factory, a sugar store, a packing shed, and a jam kitchen. It's a fascinating look into the past and how food was made long ago.