Gemmells
SA 5255 • South Australia
About Gemmells
Gemmells is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, nestled between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn in the Alexandrina Council area, approximately 55 kilometres south-south-east of Adelaide. In the 2021 census, it recorded a population of 99 residents across roughly 12 square kilometres of hilly Adelaide Hills terrain. The locality lies along the historic Victor Harbor railway line and was named after Thomas Gemmell, an early settler and pastoralist in the area.
Gemmells offers a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by the scenic rolling hills and vineyards of the Adelaide Hills wine region. Nearby Strathalbyn (about 6 kilometres to the south) and Mount Barker (about 16 kilometres to the north) provide shops, schools, and services. The locality attracts those seeking a rural retreat within commuting distance of Adelaide, with a landscape typical of the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula hinterland.
Gemmells falls under postcode 5255 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hammond electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Mount Barker (~16 km north) has park-and-ride access to Adelaide via Freeway Express buses
A rural locality with no public transport options; a car is essential for all daily trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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11 Callington Road
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28 East Terrace