Mylor, South Australia

Mylor South Australia
Mylor
Population:	939
Established:	1891
Postcode:	5153
Federal Division:	Mayo
Localities around Mylor: Heathfield Aldgate Bridgewater Scott Creek Mylor Hahndorf Kangarilla Jupiter Creek Jupiter Creek

Mylor (postcode 5153) is a small village in the Adelaide Hills.

History

Mylor was surveyed in 1885, with a plan to develop the land as a focal point for orchard development in South Australia. The town was proclaimed in 1891 by Acting Governor of South Australia Sir James Boucaut who named it after his Cornish birthplace (see Mylor).

Early inhabitants were strict Methodists, and due to their temperance belief no country pub was established, a quirk which has persisted into the current day. A church, school and a co-operative general store were among the early constructions of the town.

Current

Mylor retains a small village feel with a population of 939 (2006 census data).^[1] There is a Mylor country market held on the first Sunday of every month, from 9 am till 1 pm. Mylor is a popular camping area, with many camps. Mylor Main Street hosts a large Hardware/Rural store (called Coopers), General Store, Post Office, and Cafe. There is also a Primary School, Fire Brigade, Uniting Church and Anglican Church. Mylor has a beautiful tree lined Oval that is used for Cricket and Soccer as well as Community Events and general use.

Mylor Country Fire Service

Mylor CFS

The CFS Logo
Established:	1935
Region:	1
Group	Mount Lofty CFS Group
Classification	Rural / Urban
Specialities	Structure Fire (BA)
Members
Appliances	Mylor 14, Mylor 24
Suburbs served	Mylor, Heathfield
Station Location	South Street, Mylor
Website	Homepage
In an Emergency, dial 000

Mylor Country Fire Service are the volunteer fire service of Mylor. Mylor CFS is one of the oldest brigades in the region, and pride themselves in being well trained and professional. They are part of the Mount Lofty CFS Group, which is part of the Country Fire Service.

Attractions

Nearby is Warrakilla estate, the 19th-century home of George Woodroffe Goyder, one of the pioneering Surveyors-General of South Australia. Another local attraction is the Warrawong Sanctuary. The Mylor Hall is well used by the community and is also available for private hire. It has a beautiful wooden floor, a stage, an ante room for meetings and a well resourced kitchen including a commercial dishwasher.
Across from the General Store and Post Office is the Mylor Oval, which is used by soccer, cricket and football teams that frequent the town. Alongside the Oval is the old Bootmakers cottage which is being restored by the town residents. Also alongside the Oval is a nice stream for the kids to play around, all around the township are lots of native bush for bush walking and trail blazing.

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series : Mylor (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/ProductSelect?newproducttype=Community+Profiles&collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC42126&breadcrumb=LP&currentaction=201&action=401. Retrieved 11 October 2011. 

Coordinates: 35°03′S 138°45′E / 35.05°S 138.75°E / -35.05; 138.75