Population 1,562 (2006 census) | Postcode(s) 5062 State electorate(s) Waite Postal code 5062 | |
Location 8 km (5 mi) from Adelaide | ||
Clapham (postcode 5062), located approximately 8 km south of the Adelaide CBD, is a primarily residential suburb situated within the City of Mitcham. The suburb is named after Clapham in London, England. Neighbouring suburbs are Colonel Light Gardens, Panorama, Lynton, Torrens Park and Lower Mitcham.
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Map of Clapham SA 5062, Australia
Transport
Public transport to this suburb includes the Belair railway line (Torrens Park and Lynton stations) and Adelaide Metro bus route 200, which travels along East Parkway. Until 1995 it was also served by the Clapham railway station.
Government
Clapham is in the City of Mitcham local government area, the South Australian House of Assembly electoral district of Waite and the Australian House of Representatives Division of Boothby.
Schools
The state government school, Clapham Primary School, is located in Clapham and is an R-7 school. Out of schools hours child care is provided through the school.