Claremont (Tas.)
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Claremont's population was 8,397 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is estimated to be around 8,726, an increase of 329 people (3.9%). This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,614 in June 2024 and 202 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 486 persons per square kilometer. Claremont's growth exceeded its SA3 area's 2.4% increase since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.8% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Claremont is expected to increase by 569 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 5.2% over the 17 years.

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

Claremont recorded approximately 43 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 217 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 people moved to Claremont per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes was $344,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26, $2.1 million in commercial approvals were registered, reflecting Claremont's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Claremont recorded 15.0% higher construction activity per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. All recent development comprised detached dwellings, preserving Claremont's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Notably, developers built 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. By 2041, Claremont is projected to grow by 457 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Claremont Village Retail Expansion, Glenorchy Sports Centre, and Whitestone Point Housing Development. 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, Tasmania, has a skilled workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 6.0%.

In that month, 4,043 residents were employed, which was 1.9% higher than Greater Hobart's unemployment rate of 4.1%. However, workforce participation in Claremont was lower at 57.3%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Key industries for employment among Claremont residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, manufacturing shows a high 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 may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, Claremont's labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment fell by 1.2%, leading to a unemployment rate drop of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Hobart saw employment fall by 1.5%, labour force contract by 1.6%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claremont's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 indicates Claremont had a median income among taxpayers of $49,507 and an average level of $53,604. Both figures are below the national average, which stands at $51,272 for Greater Hobart. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $56,354 (median) and $61,017 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Claremont all fall between the 16th and 24th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 29.8% of Claremont's population (2,600 individuals) have incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, a pattern also seen at regional levels where 32.2% occupy this income range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Claremont, with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

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. In comparison, Hobart metro had 83.1% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont was 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with Hobart metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $320, matching Hobart metro's figure. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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, including 23.7% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households making up 3.1% of the total. 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 the most prevalent at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.1% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education. Claremont's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,845 students. The area has varied educational conditions with three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (21.1 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 14.6), indicating Claremont serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The analysis of public transport in Claremont shows that there are 66 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 105 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 8,753 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 192 meters from the nearest transport stop. On an average day, there are 1,250 trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 132 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Claremont faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age cohorts are affected by various health conditions.

Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% of the total population (~4,101 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 11.5 and 11.0% of residents respectively. However, 60.5% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.7% across Greater Hobart. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.9%, with 1,822 people falling into this category, compared to 18.7% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 Australian citizens, born in Australia (85.4%), and speaking English only at home (89.3%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.0% of Claremont's population. The most notable overrepresentation was found in the 'Other' category, which accounted for 1.7% of Claremont's population compared to 1.8% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups were English at 33.2%, Australian at 31.4%, and Irish at 7.0%. Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented in Claremont at 5.1% compared to 4.0% regionally, while Sri Lankan and Indian populations showed minimal divergence at 0.2% each versus regional percentages of 0.2% and 1.9%, respectively.

Claremont's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Claremont has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, Claremont has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (8.1% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (14.7%). Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.4% to 13.8%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.3% to 14.7%. Additionally, the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Claremont's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 417 people (43%), growing from 960 to 1,378. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.