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Clapham suburb profile

Clapham is an inner-southern Adelaide suburb in the City of Mitcham that feels quietly residential, with tree-lined streets and a mix of interwar and mid-century cottages alongside pockets of newer infill housing. It suits families and commuters who want a domestic, low-key neighbourhood with easy access to local parks and reserves and the nearby foothills. Everyday life centres on small shopping strips and community facilities in neighbouring precincts, and regular public transport including the Belair train line provides straightforward travel into the city. Overall Clapham offers a leafy, settled character rather than a high-energy urban scene.

Clapham property market performance

Clapham has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values rose a solid 6.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months seven houses and one unit were sold. Houses sold in a median of 47 days; there aren't enough recent unit sales to report a median days on market.

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Clapham demographics

Couple families with children are the largest family group, accounting for 51.5% of families. The suburb is home to 1,685 people, with a median age of 42 and a median total household income of $2,321 a week, roughly $120,700 a year.

The rest of the family mix includes couple families without children at 34.1%, one-parent families at 13.5% and other families at 0.9%.

In Clapham, most homes are owner-occupied: 39.0% are owned outright and 44.9% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupier share of 83.9%. Renters account for 16.1% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Clapham

Some popular suburbs near Clapham include:

  • Panorama: Established, leafy suburb on Adelaide's inner southern fringe.
  • Lynton: Leafy foothills suburb with nearby bushland and hilly streets.
  • Colonel Light Gardens: Historic garden suburb noted for its planned layout and mature trees.
  • Lower Mitcham: Established residential area with leafy streets and local reserves.
  • Torrens Park: Leafy, tree-lined suburb with easy access to surrounding parkland.

How does Clapham compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Clapham have grown 37.2% higher than in Panorama.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Clapham are selling 17.5% faster than in Lower Mitcham.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Clapham have grown 44.9% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.

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In Clapham ,16 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 42.1% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.63% and 2.75%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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