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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's population is approximately 10,518 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 906 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,612. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,500 in June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 899 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 9.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

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 post-2032 estimates, 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). Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,335 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 12.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has seen approximately 28 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25144 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years brought in around 6.3 new residents yearly.

This significant demand has outpaced new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market, constructing new properties at an average expected cost of $683,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $39.9 million, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has roughly half the construction activity per person and ranks in the 32nd percentile nationally for areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties.

This is reflective of the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists predominantly of detached houses (95.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. However, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (79.0% at Census), indicating robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The estimated population count per dwelling approval in the area is 494 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is projected to gain 1,317 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects expected to affect the area. Notable ones include Claremont on the Park Stage 2 (The Crescent), Swanbourne Station TOD, 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development, and The Grove Residences.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Swanbourne - Mount Claremont significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 1.5% as of September 2025.

There are 5,550 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. There is a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Construction is under-represented at 4.8% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.8% and employment declined by 3.1%, increasing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% while the state unemployment rate is at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Swanbourne - Mount Claremont SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $69,181 and an average income of $139,631. This places it in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Perth's median income was $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Swanbourne - Mount Claremont would be approximately $79,005 (median) and $159,459 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 98th percentiles. The majority of residents, 41.2% or 4,333 people, fall into the $4000+ income bracket, unlike regional trends where most residents earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners are prevalent in the area, with 51.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

The dwelling structure in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.4% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont was 43.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,250, below Perth metro's average of $3,293. The median weekly rent figure was $450, aligning with Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian 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 account for 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 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 is 2.7 people, which 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

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's educational attainment significantly surpasses 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 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+, with advanced diplomas making up 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

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

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 186 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 529 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 exhibits excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 83% (8,750 people), compared to 87.5% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.1%) and asthma (6.5%), while 73.8% of residents report no medical ailments, comparable to 74.2% across Greater Perth.

The area has 21.2% seniors aged 65 and over (2,225 people), with strong health outcomes among this age group, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 showed cultural diversity above average, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.8%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (9.3%). Some ethnic groups had notable divergences: South African at 1.4% (vs regional 1.1%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.8%), and Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).

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

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's percentage. However, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 7.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Swanbourne - Mount Claremont. Leading this shift, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 135%, reaching 842 people from a current figure of 358. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 63% 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.