Claremont (WA)
Statistical Area - sa2

Claremont lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Claremont WA's population is around 10,612 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,364 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,248. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,564 in June 2024 and additional 237 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,742 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Claremont's growth rate of 14.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 78.1% 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, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projecting forward, an above median population growth is expected with the area projected to increase by 2,163 persons to 2041, an increase of 19.9% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Claremont when compared nationally

Claremont has seen approximately 68 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 341 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. An average of 4.6 new residents per year arrives per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals worth $75.1 million have been registered this financial year.

Claremont records elevated construction activity, 41.0% above the Greater Perth average over the past five years. New building activity comprises 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium and high-density housing. With around 2323 people per dwelling approval, Claremont reflects a mature market.

By 2041, Claremont is expected to grow by 2115 residents. Development pace is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth.

Claremont has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Claremont Station METRONET Upgrade, 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development, Congdon Street Bridge Replacement, and Claremont Quarter Shopping Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Claremont shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Claremont WA has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025.

In this period, Claremont's unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Claremont lagged behind Greater Perth at 57.6%, compared to 65.2%. Key industries for residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical employment was particularly high at twice the regional average.

Construction had limited presence with 4.7% employment versus 9.3% regionally. The resident-to-worker ratio of 0.7 indicated higher than normal local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, while employment dropped by 2.0%, increasing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a smaller unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claremont's industry mix suggested local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Claremont is exceptionally high nationally. The median assessed income is $69,182 and the average income stands at $139,640. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $79,006 (median) and $159,469 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 87th percentile nationally with a weekly income of $1,115. Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 27.2% of residents (2,886 people), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.0%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 36.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 72nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Claremont displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Claremont's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.1% houses and 60.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings, contrasting with Perth metro's 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont stood at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.4% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, lower than Perth metro's average of $3,293. The median weekly rent in Claremont was $460, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 60.7% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.3%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Claremont demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Claremont's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 56.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 8.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in tertiary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 7.5% pursuing primary education. Claremont's four schools have a combined enrollment of 3,320 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates high educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1179, indicating local schools are among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes two primary and two K-12 schools. Claremont functions as an education hub, offering 31.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above WA's regional average of 18.1. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 different routes, together facilitating 5,220 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is excellent, with residents on average being located 151 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 745 trips daily across all routes, which equates to approximately 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

Claremont's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Claremont's health data shows positive results with low prevalence rates for common conditions across all ages. Approximately 83% of Claremont residents have private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 87.5% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and mental health issues (6.9%), with 70.9% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.2% in Greater Perth.

Claremont has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.6% (2,820 people) than Greater Perth's 21.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Claremont was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Claremont's population, as of the 2016 Census, showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. 14.3% spoke a language other than English at home, while 34.2% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 49.2%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.6%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 0.5%. For ancestry, the top groups were English (31.8%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (8.8%). Notable differences existed for French (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), South African (0.9% vs 1.1%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.8%) groups.

Claremont hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Claremont's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group comprises 10.8% of Claremont's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort constitutes 10.8%, lower than Greater Perth's figure. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Claremont's age profile. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 147%, reaching 1,369 people from the current 555. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 70% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.