Clarence Gardens, 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 Clarence Gardens, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Clarence Gardens |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97255 |
| Longitude | 138.5778 |
| Population | 2,279 |
| Density | 2349.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 5039 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 5 km south-southwest |
Clarence Gardens is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,279. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 2349.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Clarence Gardens is located at 34.9725°S, 138.5778°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5039.
Clarence Gardens unfolds as a verdant expanse, a peaceful suburb where the gentle slopes of the Adelaide Hills begin their subtle descent towards the coastal plain. It lies 5.6 km south-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 202°T), and is situated 10.1 km south of Prospect. Here, mature gum trees stand sentinel along wide, leafy streets, their bark a mosaic of muted greys and browns, casting dappled shadows that shift and dance with the passing sun. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of blooming gardens and the distant, earthy aroma of the fertile soil that underpins this tranquil corner of the city. The character of Clarence Gardens is one of quiet contentment, a place where the rhythm of life moves with a measured grace, punctuated by the cheerful chirping of rosellas and the occasional distant hum of traffic.
The history of Clarence Gardens is interwoven with the agricultural ambitions of early South Australian settlers, the land here once part of larger pastoral leases before being subdivided for suburban development. Its proximity to the burgeoning city of Adelaide meant it became a desirable address for those seeking a connection to nature without sacrificing urban convenience. While large-scale farming has long receded, the legacy of its fertile ground can still be seen in the abundance of well-tended gardens and the mature fruit trees that occasionally still bear witness to past orchards. The local economy today is primarily residential and service-based, with residents often commuting to more central business districts, yet Clarence Gardens maintains a distinct identity, a pocket of leafy calm that feels a world away from the urban bustle, drawing its quiet strength from the land and its long, unhurried past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarence Gardens, 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 Clarence Gardens, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Clarence Gardens includes the postcode (5039), 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 Clarence Gardens 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. |