Mount Claremont

Population growth drivers in Mount Claremont are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mount Claremont's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 5,517 people. This figure reflects a growth of 518 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,999 people. AreaSearch estimates this population based on an ERP resident count of 5,508 and 19 additional validated addresses since the Census date, using ABS data released in June 2024. This results in a density ratio of 1,245 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Claremont's growth rate of 10.4% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% to this population increase.

AreaSearch adopts 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 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb of Mount Claremont. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 796 persons, reflecting a total increase of 13.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Mount Claremont experienced approximately 26 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 133 homes were approved, with an additional 3 so far in FY-26. On average, 3.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This demand outpaces supply, potentially putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $1,347,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Commercial approvals in FY-26 totalled $59,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Mount Claremont's construction rates per person are similar to Greater Perth, supporting regional market stability. New building activity comprises 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban character with a preference for family homes. Developers construct more detached housing than previously implied (78.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 337 people per dwelling approval, Mount Claremont shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 762 residents by 2041. Existing development levels align with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Claremont on the Park Stage 2 (The Crescent), Campbell Barracks Vehicle Workshops, Hardstands and Shelters, GreenbuiltWA Dalkeith, and METRONET. The following list details those most relevant.

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Mount Claremont ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Mount Claremont has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 2,906 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mount Claremont is somewhat below standard at 61.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, the area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Mount Claremont's labour force decreased by 1.2%, employment decreased by 1.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) suggest Mount Claremont's employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

Mount Claremont had a median taxpayer income of $58,375 and an average income of $117,821 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $66,664 (median) and $134,552 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 95th percentile with a weekly income of $2,835. The $4,000+ earnings band captures 39.7% of Mount Claremont's community (2,190 individuals), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 48.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Mount Claremont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Claremont's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Claremont was at 44.8%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.8% and rented ones at 17.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,033, lower than Perth metro's average of $3,293. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Mount Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mount Claremont has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.9% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Mount Claremont's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 56.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 18.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 7.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in secondary education, 10.4% in primary education, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education. Mount Claremont's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,011 students as of the latest data. The area's educational performance is exceptional (ICSEA: 1169), placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes three primary and one K-12 school. Mount Claremont functions as an education hub with 36.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.0. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

Mount Claremont has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are two routes servicing these stops, together offering 524 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated excellent, with residents on average located 167 meters from their nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 74 trips per day, which translates to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Claremont's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Mount Claremont. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (4080 people), compared to 87.5% across Greater Perth, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.4% and 7.3% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1285 people), which is higher than the 21.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Mount 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

Mount Claremont's cultural diversity was notable, with 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.8% born overseas. Christianity dominated religiously, with 55.5%. Judaism's representation was higher in Mount Claremont at 0.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.5%.

Ancestrally, the top three groups were English (29.4%), Australian (22.6%), and Scottish (9.1%). South African ancestry was overrepresented at 1.5% versus regional 1.1%, Welsh at 0.9% versus 0.8%, and Polish at 1.1% versus 0.8%.

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

The median age in Mount Claremont is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Claremont has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (8.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 7.3% to 8.3% of Mount Claremont's population, while the 45-54 age group declined from 15.2% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mount Claremont's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 144%, reaching 512 people from 209. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 67% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.