Claremont (WA)

Claremont lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Claremont's population, as estimated by AreaSearch using ABS data and validated addresses up to November 2025, is around 10,612. This reflects a growth of 1,364 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,248. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,564 residents based on latest ERP data (June 2024) and additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,742 persons per square kilometer, placing Claremont in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate of 14.7% from the 2021 Census exceeds both national (8.9%) and SA3 area averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 (based on 2022 data) for areas not covered by the former. By 2041, Claremont is projected to grow by 2,163 persons, reflecting an increase of 19.9% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Claremont when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Claremont has seen around 68 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 341 homes. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, there is an average of 4.6 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $75.1 million. Relative to Greater Perth, Claremont shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 41.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. New building activity comprises 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% medium and high-density housing.

With around 1723 people per dwelling approval, Claremont reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Claremont is expected to grow by 2,115 residents through to 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections.

Claremont has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Twelve infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development, Congdon Street Bridge Replacement, Claremont Station METRONET Upgrade, and Claremont Quarter Shopping Centre. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Claremont shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Claremont has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

In June 2025, Claremont had 5,418 residents employed at an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Claremont was 57.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services had employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average, while construction had limited presence with 4.7% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The ratio of workers to residents was 0.7 as per the Census, indicating above-norm local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, and employment decreased by 2.0%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Claremont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Claremont is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is assessed at $69,182 while the average income stands at $139,640. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $79,006 (median) and $159,469 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 86th percentile nationally ($1,115 weekly). Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 27.2% of residents (2,886 people), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 36.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 72nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Claremont displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Claremont's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.1% houses and 60.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont was at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.4% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Claremont was $2,800, lower than Perth metro's $3,293. Weekly rent median in Claremont was $460, slightly higher than Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Claremont's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,800 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents were substantially higher at $460 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.7% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 39.3%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Claremont demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Claremont's educational attainment exceeds broader standards, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled; this includes 9.8% in tertiary education, 9.2% in secondary, and 7.5% in primary.

Claremont's four schools have a combined enrollment of 3,320 students and demonstrate strong educational performance (ICSEA: 1179). The area offers two primary and two K-12 schools, functioning as an education hub with 31.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.0.

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. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 25 different routes operating in total, providing 5,220 weekly passenger trips combined.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 151 meters. On average, there are 745 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

Claremont's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Claremont's health data shows low prevalence of common conditions across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 83%, compared to 87.5% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and mental health issues (6.9%), with 70.9% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.2% in Greater Perth.

Claremont has 26.6% residents aged 65 and over (2,822 people), higher than Greater Perth's 21.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Claremont was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Claremont, as per the findings, exhibits higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 14.3% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Claremont, accounting for 49.2% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Claremont, comprising 0.6% of the population, compared to 0.5% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.8%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (8.8%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: French is overrepresented at 0.9% in Claremont (vs 0.7% regionally), South African at 0.9% (vs 1.1%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).

Claremont hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Claremont's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group comprises 10.8%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 35-44 cohort stands at 10.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.4% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant shifts in Claremont's age profile. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 148%, reaching 1,369 from 551. Those aged 65 and above will constitute 70% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are predicted to decrease in population.