Claremont (WA)

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's population is approximately 10,612 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,364 people, a growth of 14.7%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,248. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,564 in June 2024 and an additional 237 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,742 persons per square kilometer, placing Claremont in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Claremont's growth exceeded the national average of 8.9% and that of its SA3 area. 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 by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch uses 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 with demographic trends, Claremont is expected to increase by 2,163 persons to reach a total population of approximately 12,775 by 2041, reflecting an overall 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 over the past five financial years, totalling 341 homes. As of FY26137 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.6 new residents per year arrive for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This supply lags demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $81,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY26, $75.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Claremont records elevated construction activity, preserving buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

New building activity comprises 75% detached dwellings and 25% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 2323 people per dwelling approval, Claremont reflects a mature market. By 2041, Claremont is expected to grow by 2,115 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

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

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The employment environment in Claremont shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Claremont has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%.

As of September 2025, 5420 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 57.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services have a concentration level twice the regional average.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with only 4.7% of jobs compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.6%, accompanied by a 3.2% drop in employment, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data from November 25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claremont's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 7.2% in five years and 14.8% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation 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 SA2 is exceptionally high nationally. The median assessed 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 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $79,006 (median) and $159,469 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 86th percentile nationally ($1,115 weekly). Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 27.2% of residents (2,886 people), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 36.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. 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 (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 Claremont was $2,800, lower than Perth metro's average of $3,293. Median weekly rent in Claremont was $460, slightly higher than Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 constitute 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 residents aged 15+, with 56.9%, have a higher university qualification rate than WA's 27.9% or Greater Perth's 30.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.4%, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 8.0%. Educational participation is high, with 30.7% currently enrolled in formal education: tertiary (9.8%), secondary (9.2%), and primary (7.5%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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 unique routes, facilitating a total of 5,220 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 151 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 745 trips daily across all routes, which translates 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

Health data shows Claremont residents have relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 83% of Claremont's total population (8,829 people) has private health cover, compared to 87.5% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.9% of residents respectively. 70.9% of Claremont residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.2% in Greater Perth. As of the latest data, 26.6% of Claremont's population is aged 65 and over (2,820 people), higher than Greater Perth's 21.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in Claremont are particularly strong, outperforming those of the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Claremont was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Claremont's cultural diversity was notable, with 14.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Claremont, accounting for 49.2% of the population. However, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Claremont at 0.6%, compared to 0.5% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.8%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (8.8%). There were also notable differences in the representation of French (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), South African (0.9% vs 1.1%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.8%) ethnic groups.

Claremont hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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% of Claremont's population, higher than Greater Perth's figure, while the 35-44 cohort comprises 10.8%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 14.5%, and 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 predicted to grow by 147%, reaching 1,369 from 555. Those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 70% of the population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.