Swanbourne - Mount Claremont

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's population is around 10,540 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 928 people (9.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,612 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,500 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 900 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.6% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 79.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,335 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 12.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has experienced around 28 dwellings receiving development approval per year, with 144 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 6 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 6.3 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $683,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $39.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont shows approximately half the construction activity per person while it places among the 32nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (79.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The estimated count of 494 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Swanbourne - Mount Claremont will gain 1,295 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 28 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Claremont on the Park Stage 2 (The Crescent), Swanbourne Station TOD, 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development, and The Grove Residences, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of just 1.6%. As of December 2025, 5,625 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (66.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 4.8% of Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's workforce compared to 9.3% in Greater Perth. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.7% alongside a 0.9% employment decline, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 for FY-23, the Swanbourne - Mount Claremont SA2's median income among taxpayers is $70,864, with an average of $143,216. This is among the top percentile nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $77,681 (median) and $156,993 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, between the 89th and 98th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $4000+ bracket dominates with 41.2% of residents (4,342 people), unlike trends at regional levels 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 79.4% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 43.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $3,250, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 76.6% of all households, comprising 41.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than 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

Educational attainment in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 57.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 17.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (7.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in secondary education, 10.6% in primary education, and 8.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 87 active transport stops operating within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 3,794 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 186 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 6% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. Some 15.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 542 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 43 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population (8,832 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.1 and 6.5% of residents, respectively, while 73.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,278 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 11.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. The main religion in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is Christianity, which makes up 51.8% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.5% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont are English, comprising 31.4% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.8% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Swanbourne - Mount Claremont (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.7%).

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 42-year median age in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is significantly above Greater Perth's average of 37 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 7.8% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 7.8% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.7% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 13.3% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 15.1% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Swanbourne - Mount Claremont. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 123% (463 people), reaching 842 from 378. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.