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

Drawing on ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new address registrations validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Claremont (WA) is calculated to have approximately 10,963 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,715 people (18.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 9,248 individuals. This change is calculated from an estimated resident population of 10,961 determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 plus 237 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 2,832 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 18.5% growth rate of the suburb of Claremont (WA) since the 2021 census was higher than both the national average (9.3%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population expansion, accounting for approximately 78.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, and to project growth across all areas after 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends indicate that the area is projected to experience above-median population growth relative to statistical areas nationwide, with an expected increase of 1,957 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 17.8% over the 16 years.

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

An evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data indicates that the suburb of Claremont (WA) recorded an average of approximately 68 new residential approvals per year, summing to an estimated 341 homes over the past 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26152 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 4.6 new residents added annually for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these new builds is $542,000, which points to developers targeting the high-end market with premium housing options. Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $75.1 million have been registered this financial year, demonstrating solid commercial construction momentum.

Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Claremont (WA) shows slightly higher development activity, running 38.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain buyer choice while reinforcing existing property values, even though construction activity has decelerated recently. The composition of new building activity consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, which maintains the low-density residential feel of the area by focusing on houses that appeal to buyers looking for space. Significantly, developers are building a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical baseline of 39.0% recorded at the Census, indicating sustained strong demand for family properties despite broader urban consolidation trends. Representing a highly mature property market, the area averages about 1794 people per dwelling approval.

According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future forecasts suggest the suburb of Claremont (WA) will add 1,955 residents by 2041. The current rate of construction seems aligned with projected demand, promoting stable market conditions without generating excessive pressure on property prices.

Claremont has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, key projects, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local area performance. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the locality, with major initiatives including the 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development, the Congdon Street Bridge Replacement, the Claremont Station METRONET Upgrade, and the Claremont Quarter Shopping Centre.

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

Data compiled from statistical areas by AreaSearch reveals that the suburb of Claremont (WA) features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 5,586 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. However, the labor force participation rate of 60.0% is notably lower than the Greater Perth figure of 70.2%. Census records show a moderate 14.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a significant concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction jobs are underrepresented, accounting for 4.7% of local employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The Census recorded a ratio of 0.7 workers for every local resident, indicating a higher-than-average availability of local employment opportunities.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment expand by 1.9% while the labor force grew by 2.7%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw jobs grow by 2.0% and the labor force expand by 2.5%, with unemployment increasing by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local occupation profile to estimate future growth. Although total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that employment in the suburb of Claremont (WA) would rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.

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

According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Claremont (WA) is $69,182, with an average taxpayer income of $139,640. This represents an exceptionally high level nationally, compared to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be approximately $76,744 for the median and $154,903 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings in the 86th percentile nationally at $1,115. The earnings distribution is led by the $4000+ weekly bracket, which accounts for 27.2% of residents (2,981 people), differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 32.0%. High-income earners constitute a large portion of the population, with 36.5% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial household purchasing power. Although high accommodation costs absorb 15.2% of incomes, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 72nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 9th decile.

Claremont displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Claremont (WA) was composed of 39.1% separate houses and 60.8% other dwelling types such as semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to the metropolitan Perth average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership stood at 41.6%, which is higher than the Perth metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being held under a mortgage (24.4%) or rented (34.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 was higher than the Perth metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $460, compared to metropolitan Perth figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. On a national level, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the countrywide figure of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of households at 60.7%, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent families at 9.1%. The remaining 39.3% consists of non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 35.3%, with group housing making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 residents, 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

Levels of educational attainment in the suburb of Claremont (WA) are higher than broader state and metropolitan benchmarks, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational training accounts for 18.4% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificate level courses (8.0%).

Enrolment in education is strong, with 30.7% of the population presently undertaking formal study. This student cohort comprises 9.8% in higher education, 9.2% in secondary schools, and 7.5% attending primary schools.

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

Public transport networks in the suburb of Claremont (WA) include 64 active passenger stops consisting of train and bus services. These stops support 26 individual routes that combine to deliver 5,511 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest public transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 72%, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded 14.8% of residents working from home, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

Service frequency averages 787 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 86 weekly trips for each transport stop.

Claremont's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health indicators show favorable outcomes across the suburb of Claremont (WA), based on mortality rates and chronic disease data analyzed by AreaSearch, which point to a low incidence of common health issues across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 83% of the population (9,058 people) covered, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the locality are arthritis, affecting 7.6% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 6.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 70.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The working-age population exhibits high health standards with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older account for 26.2% of the population (2,872 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth level of 16.1%. Seniors in this area exhibit strong health profiles, with national comparative rankings exceeding those of the general local population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Claremont was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Claremont (WA) exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 14.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 49.2% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parent country of birth, the three largest groups are English at 31.8%, Australian at 21.4%, and Irish at 8.8%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with French ancestry represented at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% across the region), South Australian at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.7%).

Claremont hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age of 43 in the suburb of Claremont (WA) is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The local age distribution features a large representation of residents aged 75 - 84 (10.6%), while the 35 - 44 age cohort is smaller (11.1%) than the average across Greater Perth. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.3% to 14.8% of the population, while the group aged 45 to 54 shrank from 12.4% to 10.9%. Projections out to 2041 point to significant changes in the age structure of the suburb of Claremont (WA), with the 85+ cohort expected to experience high growth, increasing by 695 people (120%) from 581 to 1,277. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to drive 66% of the total population growth, pointing to a aging local demographic. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to experience population decreases.