Claremont (Tas.)

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

Claremont's population was approximately 8,715 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 318 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,397. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,614 in June 2024 and an additional 215 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 486 persons per square kilometer. Claremont's 3.8% growth since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area's 2.4%, indicating it as a region leader in population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 estimates by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by approximately 569 persons to reach 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 5.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Claremont has recorded approximately 43 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 217 homes. So far in FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 people have moved to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This indicates a balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions with new homes being built at an average cost of $246,000.

In this financial year, $2.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Claremont has recorded 15.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than suggested by the current mix at Census (73.0%), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Claremont reflects a low density area with approximately 196 people per approval. Looking ahead, Claremont is expected to grow by 468 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Claremont Village Retail Expansion, Glenorchy Sports Centre, and Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Claremont lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Claremont has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.8%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent.

As of September 2025, Claremont's unemployment rate stands at 6.8%, which is 1.8% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Claremont is lower at 59.1%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, only 5.1% of residents work from home. The key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 6.4%, compared to the regional average of 10.8%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the working population versus resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Claremont's labour force decreased by 0.9% while employment fell by 0.4%, leading to a reduction in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Hobart, employment fell by 0.7%, labour force contracted by 0.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Claremont SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,110. The average income stood at $56,804. This is below the national average. In comparison, Greater Hobart had levels of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,209 (median) and $62,257 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Claremont all fall between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 29.8% of the population, which is 2,597 individuals, falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. This reflects patterns seen at regional levels where 32.2% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Claremont, 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.1% houses and 26.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Claremont was $320, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 account for 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 held by 36.6% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.1% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 120 different routes that together facilitate 7,304 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 196 meters. Most residents commute outside Claremont, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 90%, and buses used by 6% of residents. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 5.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The average service frequency across all routes is 1,043 trips per day, equating to approximately 114 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Claremont faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of Claremont's total population (around 4,148 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.5% and 11.0% of residents respectively. However, 60.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Working-age population health is notably challenging due to high chronic condition rates. Claremont has a higher proportion of seniors (21.4%, or 1,861 people) than Greater Hobart (19.9%). Senior health outcomes align with national rankings.

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 citizens, 85.4% born in Australia, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Claremont is Christianity, comprising 43.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category is overrepresented in Claremont at 1.7%, compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (33.2%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (7.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 5.1%, Sri Lankan at 0.2%, and Indian at 1.4%.

Claremont's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Claremont's median age is 38, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, Claremont has a notably higher proportion of people aged 75-84 (8.5% locally) but fewer people aged 25-34 (14.1%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 increased from 12.4% to 14.2%, while those aged 15-24 rose from 11.2% to 12.5%. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 25-34 decreased from 16.3% to 14.1%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 12.4% to 10.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Claremont's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to expand by 455 people (49%), growing from 922 to 1,378. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.