Clapham SA

Postcode 5062 · Mitcham LGA

Clapham is a small community in South Australia within the Mitcham local government area (postcode 5062). With a population of 1,685, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $121K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Clapham is $1.0 million, having declined 7.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $602. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Clapham is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1098, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mitcham LGA is below average at 2,611 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Clapham offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -7.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$950K Near Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-7.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
-7.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$395
POPULATION
1,685
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,321
Personal Income /wk$1029
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Mitcham LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,611
Total Incidents44
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1098
Total Students243
Government1
Clapham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1098
Data: 2025-Q4