Swanbourne - Mount Claremont
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Population growth drivers in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's population was 9,612 as of the 2021 Census. By Aug 2025, it is around 10,502, an increase of 890 people (9.3%) since the Census. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The population density is 897 persons per square kilometer, in line with AreaSearch averages. Growth since the Census exceeded the national average (8.6%), making it a regional leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.9% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 based on 2022 data, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 for areas not covered by the former. Projected demographic shifts indicate above median growth nationally, with the area expected to grow by 1,335 persons to 2041, a 12.7% increase over 17 years.

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

Swanbourne-Mount Claremont has received approximately 28 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 144 homes approved between FY2021 and FY2025, and none yet in FY2026. Each home built over the past five years has contributed an average of 6.3 new residents per year. This supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,347,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY2026, $39.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Swanbourne-Mount Claremont has roughly half the building activity per person and ranks in the 33rd percentile nationally for development activity, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. New development consists of 95% detached houses and 5% medium-high density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 494 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Swanbourne-Mount Claremont is projected to grow by 1,333 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Area performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 27 such projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Swanbourne Station Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Broadway on the Bay, Claremont Station METRONET Upgrade, and 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 1.4%.

In this period, 5619 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 4.8% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.4% alongside a 1.8% employment decline, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 28 June 2022 for financial year 2022, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's median income among taxpayers is $69,181, with an average of $139,631. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $77,213 (median) and $155,842 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, between the 90th and 98th percentiles nationally. The data shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 41.2% of residents (4,326 people), unlike regional trends where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 51.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, as per the latest Census, houses accounted for 79.4% of dwellings, with other types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings making up 20.7%. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont stood at 43.6%, similar to the Perth metro figure, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.0% and rented ones at 21.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,250, lower than the Perth metro average of $3,293. Weekly rent median was $450, matching the Perth metro figure. Nationally, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,250 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.6% of all households, including 41.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 57.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are most common at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 17.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.8% currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.1% in secondary, 10.6% in primary, and 8.3% in tertiary education. Six schools operate within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, educating approximately 3,981 students. The area's ICSEA score is 1163, indicating exceptional educational performance nationally. There are four primary and two K-12 schools. Swanbourne - Mount Claremont functions as an education hub with 37.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis indicates 91 active stops operating within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 3,709 weekly passenger trips.

Residential transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 186 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 529 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 83% of the total population (8,737 people), compared to 87.5% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.1%) and asthma (6.5%), with 73.8% reporting no medical ailments, close to the Greater Perth figure of 74.2%.

The area has 21.2% seniors aged 65 and over (2,222 people), and senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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

Swanbourne-Mount Claremont exhibited above-average cultural diversity, with 11.5% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 51.8% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to 0.5% in Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (9.3%). There were also notable differences in South African (1.4% vs regional 1.1%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.8%), and Polish (0.9% vs 0.8%) representation.

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

The median age in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years, and also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 14.7% of the population, compared to Greater Perth. However, the 25-34 cohort makes up only 8.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 7.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.9% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 135%, reaching 842 people from the current 358, leading the demographic shift. Notably, combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.