Claremont (Tas.)

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Claremont's population is around 8,715 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 318 people (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,397 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,614 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 215 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 486 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Claremont's 3.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.4%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 79.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 569 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 5.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Claremont has recorded around 43 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 217 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $246,000. Additionally, $2.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Claremont records somewhat elevated construction (15.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (73.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. At around 196 people per approval, Claremont reflects a low density area.

Looking ahead, Claremont is expected to grow by 468 residents through to 2041 (from 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Claremont Village Retail Expansion, Glenorchy Sports Centre, and Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Claremont possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,067 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% above Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (59.3% compared to Greater Hobart's 64.0%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 6.4% versus the regional average of 10.8%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.3% alongside a labour force decrease of 0.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Claremont. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Claremont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23, the Claremont SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,110 with the average level standing at $56,804. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $54,577 and $65,190 across Greater Hobart respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $58,209 (median) and $62,257 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Claremont all fall between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 29.8% of the population (2,597 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.2% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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

Dwelling structure within Claremont, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 73.1% houses and 26.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Claremont lagged that of Hobart metro, at 29.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Hobart metro average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Hobart metro's $1,517 and $350. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 63.1% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (17.1%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 32.8%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.8%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 64 active transport stops operating within Claremont, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 120 individual routes, collectively providing 7,304 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 5.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,043 trips per day across all routes, 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

Critical health challenges are evident across Claremont, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~4,148 people). This compares to 51.7% across Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 11.5% and 11.0% of residents, respectively, while 60.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,861 people), which is higher than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 is below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.4% of its population being citizens, 85.4% born in Australia, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Claremont is Christianity, which makes up 43.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 1.7% of the population, compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Claremont are English, comprising 33.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 31.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of Claremont (vs 3.0% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%) and Indian at 1.4% (vs 1.2%).

Claremont's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 38, Claremont nearly matches the Greater Hobart figure of 39 and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (8.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (14.1%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 12.4% to 14.2% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.2% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 14.1% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Claremont's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, increasing by 455 people (49%) from 922 to 1,378. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups will see reduced numbers.