Clarence Gardens, South Australia

Clarence Gardens
Adelaide, South Australia
Population 2,124 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 5039
LGA(s) City of Mitcham

Clarence Gardens is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Mitcham.

It is bounded to the north by Cross Road, the west by South Road, the east by Winston Avenue and the south by Edward Street.

There are many attractions in Clarence Gardens which include the Clarence Gardens Lawn Bowls club, the pirate ship park and the Clarence Gardens Rugby club.

Clarence Gardens Post Office opened on 1 August 1946. It was renamed Clarence Gardens North in 1967 on the same day Edwardstown office (open since 1850) was renamed Clarence Gardens. The Clarence Gardens North office closed in 1980 and Clarence Gardens reverted to Edwardstown in 1987.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Clarence Gardens (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.

Coordinates: 34°58′19″S 138°34′41″E / 34.972°S 138.578°E / -34.972; 138.578

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