Summertown, SA 5141 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Summertown is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5141, home to 752 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area and roughly 12 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 752
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,258 /week
- Median personal income
- $876 /week
- Median family income
- $2,349 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Adelaide Hills
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Uraidla Primary School
- Norton Summit Primary School
- Crafers Primary School
- Basket Range Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Stop 19B Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 19B Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 19A Greenhill Rd - North East side
- Stop 19A Greenhill Rd - South West side
- Stop 20 Greenhill Rd - South West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 5 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 13.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.5% of the 307 resolvable premises in Summertown. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 45.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6 across postcode 5141 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 25% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 theft, 1 vehicle theft, 1 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Summertown?
Summertown (SA 5141) had 752 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.
What is the median rent in Summertown?
The median advertised rent in Summertown is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Summertown?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Summertown covering government sectors. Nearest include: Uraidla Primary School (1.9 km), Norton Summit Primary School (3.3 km), Crafers Primary School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Summertown?
Summertown is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Summertown?
Across postcode 5141, 6 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (3), vehicle theft (1), violent (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Summertown?
In Summertown, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (13.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Summertown?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Summertown centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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