Claremont (Tas.)

Claremont has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Claremont's population is estimated at approximately 8,715 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 318 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,397. AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and additional new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is approximately 486 persons per square kilometer. Claremont's growth rate of 3.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.4%. Overseas migration contributed around 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by approximately 569 persons to reach a total of around 9,284 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 5.4% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Claremont when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Claremont had around 43 dwelling approvals per year from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 217 homes over these five years. As of FY-26, there have been 29 approvals recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrived annually for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

The average construction cost per dwelling was $344,000 during this period. In FY-26, Claremont registered $2.1 million in commercial approvals. Claremont has shown slightly higher development activity than the Greater Hobart average over the past five years, with 15% more approvals per person.

This balance supports buyer choice and current property values. All new construction during this period consisted of detached houses, maintaining Claremont's low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. With approximately 195 people per dwelling approval, Claremont exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 468 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Claremont has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Claremont Village Retail Expansion, Glenorchy Sports Centre, and Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Claremont are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Claremont has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.8% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment stability was relative.

As of September 2025, 4,052 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 59.2%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, a low 5.1% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area had particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Education & training employed just 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Hobart's 10.8%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.9%, alongside a 0.4% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claremont's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Claremont is below the national average. The median income is $49,507 and the average income stands at $53,604. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's figures of a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,260 (median) and $58,750 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Claremont all fall between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 29.8% of the community earns between $1,500 - $2,999 (2,597 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 32.2% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile.

Claremont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Claremont's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.1% houses and 26.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont was at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Claremont was $320, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Claremont features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.1% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Claremont faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.1%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.1% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Claremont has 64 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 120 individual routes, facilitating 7,304 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Claremont's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while bus usage accounts for 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,043 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 114 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Claremont is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Claremont faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at 48%, compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, impacting 11.5% and 11.0% of residents respectively. However, 60.5% claim to be free of medical ailments, compared to Greater Hobart's 65.5%. Working-age populations face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Claremont has a higher proportion of seniors at 21.4%, compared to Greater Hobart's 19.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are generally in line with national rankings.

Claremont ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Claremont was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 86.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (85.4%), and speaking English only at home (89.3%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Claremont, comprising 43.0% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 1.7%, higher than the 1.1% regional average.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (33.2%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (7.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Australian Aboriginal at 5.1% (vs regional 3.0%), Sri Lankan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%), and Macedonian at 0.1% (vs 0.0%).

Claremont's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Claremont's median age is 38, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, Claremont has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 75-84 (8.5% locally) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (14.1%). From 2021 to present, the population aged 35-44 increased from 12.4% to 14.2%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 11.2% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 16.3% to 14.1%, and the 5-14 group fell from 12.4% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Claremont's age profile will significantly change, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 453 people (49%), from 923 to 1,377. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.