Clapham, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Clapham, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Clapham |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.99177 |
| Longitude | 138.60467 |
| Population | 1,592 |
| Density | 2067.5 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 5062 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 7 km south |
Clapham is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,592. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 2067.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km south of Adelaide. Clapham is located at 34.9918°S, 138.6047°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5062.
Clapham lies at the heart of a land where the coastal plain begins its subtle ascent towards the Adelaide Hills. It lies 7.4 km south of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 12.2 km south of Prospect. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding of fertile soil, a pleasingly rounded landscape that hints at the broader geological story of the region without dramatic pronouncements. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain softness, a diffused light that seems to linger, imbuing the scattered gum trees and the orderly rows of vineyards with a quiet dignity. It is a place where the horizon feels close enough to touch, yet vast enough to hold the contemplation of the traveller.
The story of Clapham is one of steady growth, rooted in the rich agricultural potential of the land. For generations, the economy here has been tied to the earth, with vineyards producing the grapes that find their way into well-regarded South Australian wines, their leaves catching the golden light of autumn. Beyond the rows of vines, you might see fields of grain or pastures where livestock graze, a testament to the enduring strength of primary production. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Clapham possesses a distinct character, a quiet industriousness that has shaped its development. The local schools and community halls serve as quiet centres of gravity, places where the rhythm of everyday life, a steady and unhurried pulse, continues its gentle beat.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clapham, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Clapham, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Clapham includes the postcode (5062), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mitcham), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clapham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |