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 is around 8,631 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 234 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,397. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 8,592 in June 2025 and an additional 215 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 481 persons per square kilometer. Claremont's growth rate of 2.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 1.1%, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.6% of 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 by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Claremont is expected to increase by 529 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.7% over the 16 years.

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. As of FY-26, 35 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 1.6 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand that has maintained stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes was $246,000 during this period.

In FY-26, $2.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Claremont's construction activity is 15.0% higher per person over the past five years, offering buyer choice while supporting current property values. All recent development has consisted of detached dwellings, preserving Claremont's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (73.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Claremont reflects a low-density area with approximately 196 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Claremont is expected to grow by 490 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension, Glenorchy Sports Centre, Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development, and Windermere Bay Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Claremont has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 5.7% as of December 2025. This is 1.7% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Claremont is lower at 59.5%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.7%. According to Census responses, only 5.1% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among Claremont 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%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.3% while labour force decreased by 0.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Claremont's local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Claremont's employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Claremont SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $53,110 and an average income of $56,804. These figures are below the national averages of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively in Greater Hobart. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,926 and $63,024 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Claremont fall between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 29.8% of Claremont's population (2,572 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 32.2% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Claremont, with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile nationally.

Claremont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Claremont, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 73.1% houses and 26.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont was 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented 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 lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 63.1% of all households, consisting of 23.7% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 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 prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 7.8% and certificates for 28.8%. Educational participation is high at 27.7%, including 11.1% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing 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, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 120 individual routes, offering 7,304 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Claremont's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 90%, while bus usage stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,043 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of Claremont's total population (~4,108 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 11.5% of residents, while arthritis impacts 11.0%. Conversely, 60.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Working-age adults face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Claremont has 21.0% residents aged 65 and over (1,809 people), with seniors facing specific health challenges that align with national rankings for the general population.

Claremont ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Claremont was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 86.4% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The predominant religion in Claremont is Christianity, comprising 43.0% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 1.7%, higher than the regional average of 1.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three 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 at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 3.0%, Sri Lankan at 0.2% versus 0.1%, and Indian at 1.4% compared to 1.2%.

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 of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, Claremont has an over-representation of the 75-84 age group (8.1% locally) and an under-representation of the 65-74 year-olds (9.4%). Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 12.4% to 14.5%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.2% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 16.3% to 14.3%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Claremont's age profile will significantly change. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 454 people (50%), growing from 910 to 1,365. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.