Claremont (Tas.)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Claremont (Tas.) had an estimated population of around 8,745 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 348 people (4.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,397 people in the suburb. The change was inferred from the resident population of 8,619 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 208 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 487 persons per square kilometer in Claremont (Tas.). Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area. AreaSearch adopted 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 to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections were used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas was expected for Claremont (Tas.), with an expected increase of 569 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 5.0% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Claremont has received around 43 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 217 homes. In FY-26, nine approvals have been recorded so far. The average number of new residents per year arriving per new home in Claremont between FY-21 and FY-25 is 1.6, indicating a balanced market with stable conditions.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $344,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year has seen $2.1 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Claremont has slightly more development, with 15.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values.

All new construction in Claremont has been detached houses, maintaining its traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space for families. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (73.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 195 people per dwelling approval, Claremont shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Claremont will gain 438 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet housing supply demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Claremont has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Claremont Village Retail Expansion, Windermere Bay Precinct, and Glenorchy Sports Centre. 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.0% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there were 4,043 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Claremont was lower at 57.3%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The leading employment industries among Claremont residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing stood out with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training employed only 6.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Hobart's 10.8%. From June 2023 to June 2025, labour force levels in Claremont decreased by 1.6%, accompanied by a 1.2% employment decline, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 1.5% employment decline and a 1.6% labour force decline, with a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 indicate potential future demand within Claremont. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claremont's employment mix suggests 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 2022 shows that income in Claremont is below the national average. The median assessed income is $49,507 and the average income stands at $53,604. In contrast, Greater Hobart has a median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,354 (median) and $61,017 (average). The 2021 Census reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Claremont fall between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 29.8% of Claremont's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,606 individuals), which is 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.1% houses and 26.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Hobart metro's 83.1% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont was at 29.6%, similar to Hobart metro, with the rest being mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, matching Hobart metro's average, while median weekly rent was $320, also aligning with Hobart metro figures. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households comprising 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high at 27.7%, including primary education (11.1%), secondary education (7.0%), and tertiary education (3.2%).

Claremont's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,845 students, with varied educational conditions indicated by an ICSEA score of 930. The school mix includes three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, suggesting Claremont serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Claremont has 66 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 105 different routes that collectively facilitate 8753 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 192 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 1250 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 132 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Claremont faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data showing varied impacts on both younger and older age groups. Approximately 48% of Claremont residents (~4,234 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues affect 11.5% of residents, while arthritis impacts 11.0%. Conversely, 60.5% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Hobart's 63.7%. Claremont has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 20.8% (1,818 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 18.7%. Health outcomes among seniors in Claremont are broadly similar to those of the general population.

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

Claremont's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (85.4%), and speaking English only at home (89.3%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.0% of Claremont's population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 1.7%, compared to 1.8% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.2%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (7.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.1% in Claremont (versus 4.0% regionally), Sri Lankan remained unchanged at 0.2%, and Macedonian, though small, was present at 0.1% compared to none regionally.

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

Claremont's median age is 38, nearly matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, Claremont has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (8.1% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (14.7%). Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.4% to 13.8% of Claremont's population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.3% to 14.7%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Claremont's age profile will significantly evolve. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand notably, increasing by 415 people (43%) from 961 to 1,377. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.