Clapham, South Australia

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Clapham
Adelaide,  South Australia
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Clapham
Coordinates 34°59′24″S138°36′11″E / 34.99°S 138.603°E / -34.99; 138.603 Coordinates: 34°59′24″S138°36′11″E / 34.99°S 138.603°E / -34.99; 138.603
Population1,644 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 5062
Location8 km (5 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s) City of Mitcham
State electorate(s) Elder
Federal Division(s) Boothby
Suburbs around Clapham:
Colonel Light Gardens Lower Mitcham Torrens Park
Colonel Light Gardens
Panorama
Clapham Torrens Park
Panorama Panorama
Lynton
Torrens Park
Lynton

Clapham (postcode 5062), located approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the Adelaide city centre, is a primarily residential suburb situated within the City of Mitcham, incorporating some of the foothills. 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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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 Elder 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. [2]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Clapham (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 March 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Clapham Primary School, claphamps.sa.edu.au

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