Clapham, South Australia facts for kids
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 Clapham
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5062 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Mitcham | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Elder | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Boothby | ||||||||||||||
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Clapham is a suburb located about 8 kilometers south of the Adelaide city center in South Australia. It is mostly a place where people live, and it includes some areas in the foothills. The suburb gets its name from a place called Clapham in London, England.
Clapham is part of the City of Mitcham local government area. It shares its borders with several other suburbs. These include Colonel Light Gardens, Panorama, Lynton, Torrens Park, and Lower Mitcham. Its postcode is 5062.
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Getting Around Clapham: Transport Options
Clapham has good public transport connections. This helps people travel easily to and from the suburb.
Train Services: Belair Line
The Belair railway line serves the area. You can catch a train at nearby stations like Torrens Park and Lynton. These stations connect Clapham residents to the wider Adelaide train network. Clapham used to have its own train station, Clapham railway station, but it closed in 1995.
Bus Services: Adelaide Metro
Adelaide Metro bus route 200 also runs through Clapham. This bus travels along East Parkway, providing another way for people to get around. Buses are a convenient option for daily commutes and other trips.
Learning in Clapham: Schools
Education is an important part of any community. Clapham has a local school that serves its younger residents.
Clapham Primary School
The main school in the suburb is Clapham Primary School. This is a state government school. It teaches students from Reception (the first year of primary school) up to Year 7. The school also offers "out of school hours care." This means students can stay at the school before and after regular school hours. It helps parents who work or have other commitments.
