Summertown
SA 5141 • South Australia
About Summertown
Summertown is a small township in the Adelaide Hills, located approximately 16 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. Home to 752 residents across around 5 square kilometres of cool-climate hillside terrain, the suburb was established in 1870 as a summer retreat for Adelaide residents seeking relief from the city's heat — a character it retains to this day. The locality adjoins Uraidla and sits among the scenic hills that form the eastern escarpment above Adelaide.
The area is predominantly agricultural, with apple and cherry orchards, vineyards, and market gardens shaping the rural landscape. Summertown offers a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle with a strong community spirit, a local netball and tennis facility at Tregarthen Reserve, and a Country Fire Service station. Bed and breakfast accommodation reflects its enduring role as a weekend destination, while the neighbouring village of Uraidla provides the local pub and Uraidla Primary School. Adelaide is accessible via the South Eastern Freeway, though most daily needs require a car.
Summertown falls under postcode 5141 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Route 864F — Adelaide CBD via Stirling 45-55 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Eastern Freeway provides good road access to Adelaide; Hills Express buses available
A small rural township with limited local services; a car is essential for shopping and most daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.