Summerhill, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Summerhill Launceston, Tasmania
Summerhill Location in Tasmania
Population	3,135 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	7250
Location	6 km (4 mi) S of Launceston
LGA(s)	City of Launceston
Region	Launceston
State electorate(s)	Bass Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Bass Lyons
Suburbs around Summerhill: Riverside West Launceston West Launceston Blackstone Heights Summerhill Prospect Prospect Vale Prospect Vale Prospect

Summerhill is a suburb located in Tasmania, Australia. It is mostly a place where people live. Summerhill is about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) south of the main city of Launceston.

Most of Summerhill (96%) is part of the Launceston local government area. A small part (4%) is in the Meander Valley area. In 2016, a count of people (called a census) showed that 3,135 people lived in Summerhill. This suburb is home to Summerdale Primary School.

Summerhill's History

Summerhill became an official place name in 1963. Before that, there was a bit of a mix-up with its name.

How Summerhill Got Its Name

In 1957, the area was officially named "Summerdale." But this was a mistake! People had called it "Summerhill" for almost 100 years before that. So, in 1963, the name was officially changed back to "Summerhill." Even with the name change, the local school is still called Summerdale Primary School.

Summerhill's Location

The South Esk River forms the border on the north-western side of Summerhill. This means the river runs along that edge of the suburb.

Getting Around Summerhill

A major road called National Route 1, also known as the Midland Highway, runs to the east of Summerhill. Many smaller roads connect from this highway into the suburb, making it easy to get in and out.