Clapham (postcode 5062), located approximately south of the

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city centre, is a primarily residential suburb situated within the City of Mitcham, incorporating some of the foothills. The suburb is named after

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, Torrens Park and Lower Mitcham.

Transport

Public transport to this suburb includes the

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( Torrens Park and

stations) and

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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

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and the

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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.Clapham Primary School
claphamps.sa.edu.au

References

Hills Face Zone

Transport

Government

Schools

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See also