Summertown, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Summertown South Australia
Main Street of Summertown
Summertown Location in South Australia
Population	676 (2016 census)
Established	1870
Postcode(s)	5141
Location	16 km (10 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s)	Morialta
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Suburbs around Summertown: Greenhill Ashton Ashton Cleland Summertown Uraidla Stirling Crafers Piccadilly Piccadilly

Summertown is a town in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It adjoins Uraidla. At the 2016 census, Summertown had a population of 676.

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.

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.