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Clarendon, South Australia

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Population
  
638 (2006 census)

Postcode(s)
  
5157

Elevation
  
188 m

Postal code
  
5157

Established
  
1840

Clarendon
  
Founded
  
1840

Local time
  
Tuesday 12:39 AM

Federal division
  
Division of Mayo

Clarendon, South Australia

Location
  
35.5 km (22 mi) from Adelaide

Weather
  
16°C, Wind SE at 21 km/h, 79% Humidity

Clarendon /ˈklærəndən/ is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, about 25–30 km south of the Adelaide city centre.

Contents

Map of Clarendon SA 5157, Australia

The Clarendon Weir is located in the town area on the Onkaparinga River.

History

On 21 October 1840, Richard Blundell was granted the title to Section 801 Hundred of Noarlunga.[1] This was subsequently subdivided and by 1866 the town was described as a regional centre ‘in the midst of a fine agricultural district, where wheat, peas, and potatoes are largely grown’.[2]

Early trade was built around local vineyards and around proximity to the Onkaparinga River.[3] From 1894 to 1896 the Clarendon Weir was constructed, enhancing the local economy.

In the last 20 years a restoration programme has seen the town's heritage buildings restored.[4]

References

Clarendon, South Australia Wikipedia


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