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Clapham
Adelaide, South Australia

Clapham

Location in South Australia

Postcode(s)

5062

Location

8 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.

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.

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.

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