Templers
SA 5371 • South Australia
About Templers
Templers is a small rural locality in South Australia, situated on the Horrocks Highway north of Gawler within the Light Regional Council local government area. With a population of 138 residents across approximately 34.5 square kilometres, Templers occupies a gently undulating agricultural landscape at an elevation of around 149 metres on the Northern Adelaide Plains. The area was settled in the mid-19th century and named after William Templer, who operated the North Star hotel on the site from 1846 to 1878.
Templers is a quiet farming locality characterised by grain cropping and mixed agriculture, consistent with the broader Light Regional Council area. The heritage-listed Mount Bethel Wesleyan Jubilee Chapel, built in 1863, is a notable historic landmark that reflects the area's early pioneer community. The town is conveniently located close to Gawler and the outer northern suburbs of Adelaide, providing residents with access to schools, shopping, and services while enjoying a rural lifestyle. The Horrocks Highway corridor provides straightforward access to Kapunda to the north and Gawler to the south.
Templers falls under postcode 5371 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No local bus services — Private vehicle required to Gawler for train access approx. 20 min drive to Gawler
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ No bus service to Templers directly. Park and ride at Gawler is the most practical public transport option.
A rural locality with no local shops or services — all errands require driving, typically to Gawler or Kapunda.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.