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Population
Population growth drivers in Mount Claremont are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of Nov 2025, the Mount Claremont statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 5,679. This reflects a growth of 680 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,999. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 5,659 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,281 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.6% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting 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 growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for the area, with an expected increase of 801 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 10.7% over the 17 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Mount Claremont when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Mount Claremont shows around 27 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 139 homes were approved, with another 6 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 3.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years.
This demand significantly outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $1,347,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, there have been approximately $39.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment.
Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Claremont maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 269 people per dwelling approval, Mount Claremont indicates a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Claremont is projected to add approximately 605 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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Infrastructure
Mount Claremont has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that could affect this region: Claremont on the Park Stage 2 (The Crescent), Campbell Barracks Vehicle Workshops, Hardstands and Shelters, GreenbuiltWA Dalkeith, and METRONET. The following details those most relevant.
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METRONET
METRONET is the largest public transport infrastructure program in Western Australia's history, expanding the Perth rail network by 72 kilometres and adding 23 new stations. As of February 2026, the program has reached substantial completion with the opening of the new Midland Station on February 22, 2026, marking the delivery of the final rail infrastructure project. Major milestones achieved include the Yanchep Rail Extension, Morley-Ellenbrook Line, Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal. The program also delivered 246 locally built C-series railcars and implemented high-capacity signalling across the network.
Mandurah Line
70.8km suburban railway line connecting Perth CBD to Mandurah with 13 stations including Rockingham and Warnbro stations. Operates through Kwinana Freeway median with dedicated underground tunnels through Perth CBD. Serves as vital transport link for region. Recent extensions include integration with Thornlie-Cockburn Link in June 2025.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program
The High Capacity Signalling (HCS) project is a decade-long technology upgrade to Perth's rail network, replacing ageing fixed-block signalling with an advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This 'moving block' technology uses real-time data to safely reduce the distance between trains, enabling a 40 percent increase in network capacity. The project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth and the installation of a private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radio network to support high-speed data transmission.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Project
A decade-long, city-wide upgrade of Perth's urban rail signalling to a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system across 500km of the Transperth network. The project implements 'moving block' technology to safely reduce the distance between trains, increasing network capacity by 40 percent. Key works include the installation of over 7,000 transponders, in-cab signalling for 125 trains, and 600+ new passenger information displays at 87 stations. The system is managed from the state-of-the-art Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) in East Perth, which became operational in April 2025.
Perth Active Transport Network
Program of cycling and walking upgrades across the Perth metropolitan area, delivering new and improved shared paths, safer street treatments and active transport connections between key activity centres and public transport hubs, including links through Nollamara and surrounding northern suburbs. Works form part of the broader WA Bicycle Network and long term cycle network program and are being progressively rolled out toward an expected completion around 2026.
City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4)
Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to replace LPS3 across the City of Stirling. The scheme simplifies the planning framework, introduces specialised residential land uses (including aged care), and removes some apartment development restrictions in low-density areas to reduce complexity. Public consultation closed on 24 January 2025. The City has forwarded the draft, with submissions, to the Western Australian Planning Commission for consideration, prior to a final decision by the Minister for Planning. Last official project page update noted on 28 July 2025.
Claremont on the Park Stage 2 (The Crescent)
Final stage of the landmark Claremont on the Park masterplanned community delivering 120 luxury apartments and townhouses adjacent to Lake Claremont, approximately 4 km from City Beach.
Smart Freeway Mitchell Southbound
Smart freeway upgrade on Mitchell Freeway southbound between Hester Avenue and Vincent Street in Perth. The project introduced coordinated ramp signals on 16 on ramps, 23 overhead gantries with variable speed and lane use signs, more than 1400 pieces of smart technology including sensors, CCTV and incident detection, and shared path improvements. A third southbound lane was added between Hodges Drive and Hepburn Avenue. The system went live on 22 December 2024 and now manages traffic in real time to cut congestion and improve safety for around 190000 motorists each day.
Employment
Employment conditions in Mount Claremont demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Mount Claremont has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, according to AreaSearch data aggregation from statistical areas.
As of September 2025, there are 2,871 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 61.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, employment in professional & technical services is 1.9 times the regional average.
However, construction employs only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicating available local opportunities but also external ones. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Mount Claremont's labour force decreased by 2.6%, with employment decreasing by 3.0%, leading to a 0.5% rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Perth's employment growth of 2.9%. State-wide, WA employment contracted by 0.27% between November 2024 and November 2025, losing 5,520 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Claremont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Mount Claremont's median income at $58,375 and average income at $117,821. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,991 (median) and $129,155 (average), based on a 9.62% increase since June 2023. The 2021 Census ranks Mount Claremont's household incomes at the 95th percentile ($2,835 weekly). Income distribution shows 39.7% of locals earning $4000+, unlike regional trends where 32.0% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. A substantial 48.6% earn above $3,000/week. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Mount Claremont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Mount Claremont's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Claremont was 44.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.8% and rented at 17.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, below Perth metro's $3,293. Median weekly rent in Mount Claremont was $420, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Mount Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Mount Claremont has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
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 regional averages. Among residents aged 15+, 56.2% have 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.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows 43 active stops in Mount Claremont, served by buses on two routes offering 524 weekly trips. Average distance to nearest stop is 167 meters. Daily service averages 74 trips across all routes.
Service frequency averages 74 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Mount Claremont's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Analysis shows Mount Claremont's health metrics are strong across all age groups. Common health conditions have low prevalence: young and elderly cohorts both fare well. Private health cover is high at 74%, compared to Greater Perth's 86.3% and the national average of 55.7%.
Mental health issues affect 7.4% and arthritis impacts 7.3% of residents, while 72.5% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 74.2%. Mount Claremont has 23.3% seniors (1,323 people), higher than Greater Perth's 21.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Claremont was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Mount Claremont, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home, with 14.8%, compared to the majority of local areas. Overseas-born population was also notably high at 33.8%. Christianity dominated religious affiliations, with 55.5% of Mount Claremont's population identifying as Christian.
Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented in Mount Claremont, comprising 0.3%, compared to the regional average of 0.5%. In terms of ancestry, English (29.4%) and Australian (22.6%) were the most common, followed by Scottish at 9.1%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African residents made up 1.5% in Mount Claremont, higher than the regional average of 1.1%, while Welsh residents comprised 0.9%, slightly above the regional average of 0.8%. Polish residents also exceeded the regional average, making up 1.1% compared to 0.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Mount Claremont hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
The median age in Mount Claremont is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's 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 increased from 7.3% to 8.3%, while the 45-54 age group decreased from 15.2% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Mount Claremont's age structure will shift significantly. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 137%, reaching 512 people from 215. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 71% of total population growth. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.