Clapham, South Australia

Clapham Adelaide, South Australia
Population:	1,562 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode:	5062
Location:	8 km (5 mi) from Adelaide
LGA:	City of Mitcham
State District:	Waite
Federal Division:	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 8km 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.

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.

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Clapham (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC41246&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-07-02. 

See also

• List of Adelaide suburbs

Coordinates: 34°59′24″S 138°36′11″E / 34.99°S 138.603°E / -34.99; 138.603