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

Claremont, WA's population is approximately 10,610 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,362 people, or 14.7%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 9,248. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 10,564 in June 2024 and an additional 236 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,741 persons per square kilometer, placing Claremont in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Claremont's growth rate exceeds the national average (8.6%) and its SA3 area, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.1% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project above median population growth for analysed statistical areas, with Claremont expected to increase by 2,163 persons to 2041, marking a total increase of 19.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Claremont has seen approximately 68 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 341 approvals across the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with no approvals yet recorded in FY26. On average, 4.6 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year over these five years. This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $542,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. There have been $75.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Claremont shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 41.0% more per person over the five-year period, maintaining reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity comprises 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving Claremont's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (39.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes. With around 2323 people per dwelling approval, Claremont reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Claremont is expected to grow by 2117 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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 11 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are 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 an educated workforce with strong professional services representation and a low unemployment rate of 2.0% as of June 2025. It has 5,418 residents in work, below Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is lower at 57.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for Claremont residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is notably high, at 2.0 times the regional average. Construction has limited presence with 4.7% employment compared to 9.3% regionally.

The ratio of workers to residents indicates above-average local employment opportunities. Over June 2024 to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, and employment decreased by 2.0%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, favourably comparing to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claremont's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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 ended June 30, 2022 indicates that Claremont has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $69,182 while 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 11.61% since June 30, 2022, current estimates for Claremont would be approximately $77,214 (median) and $155,852 (average) as of March 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, individual earnings stand out at the 87th percentile nationally ($1,115 weekly). Income brackets indicate that the $4,000+ bracket dominates with 27.2% of residents (2,885 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 nationally. 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

The dwelling structure in Claremont, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.1% houses and 60.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claremont was at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.4% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, below Perth metro's average of $3,293. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 compose 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 account for 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 significantly exceeds broader benchmarks, with 56.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in the Greater Perth area. 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 among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates 8.0%. Educational participation is notably high in Claremont, 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 reaching 3,320 students as of the latest data available. The area functions as an education hub with 31.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.1, attracting 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 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 unique routes, facilitating 5,220 weekly passenger trips in total. Residential accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with an average distance of 151 meters to the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 745 daily trips, equating 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 low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 83%, compared to 87.5% in Greater Perth and a 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, versus 74.2% in Greater Perth.

Claremont has 26.6% residents aged 65 and over (2,820 people), higher than Greater Perth's 21.5%. Seniors' health outcomes are strong, outperforming the general population.

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, compared to most nearby areas, showed high cultural diversity. 14.3% of residents spoke a language other than English at home, while 34.2% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.2% of Claremont's population.

Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 0.6% versus 0.5%. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.8%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (8.8%). Some ethnicities showed significant differences: French (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), South African (0.9% vs 1.1%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.8%) were notably divergent in their representation compared to the wider Perth area.

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 the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 10.8%, compared to Greater Perth, while the 35-44 cohort stands at 10.8%. Post 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 indicates Claremont's age profile will significantly change. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 147%, reaching 1,369 from 554. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 70% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are forecasted to experience population declines.