Claremont (Tas.)

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According to the analysis of ABS population reports for the broader region alongside address registries validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Claremont (Tas.) has an estimated population of approximately 8,631 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 234 people (2.8%) relative to the 8,397 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population estimate of 8,592 calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an extra 215 validated new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 481 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample room per resident and potential capacity for future development. The 2.8% growth rate in the suburb of Claremont (Tas.) since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 region (1.1%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The expansion was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

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Claremont has a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and consistent employment levels over the prior year, based on Districts compilations of regional statistical data. In March 2026, there were 4,051 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate was 1.8% higher than the Greater Hobart rate of 4.4%. Additionally, the labor force participation rate of 59.3% was lower than the Greater Hobart benchmark of 63.8%. Census data indicates that a minor 5.1% of working residents operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Taxpayer income statistics from the latest postcode-level ATO database compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 reveal a median income of $49,507 and an average income of $53,604 in the suburb of Claremont. These figures sit below the national average, contrasting with Greater Hobart where the median income is $54,577 and the average income is $65,190. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be approximately $54,928 for the median and $59,474 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, individual, family, and household incomes in Claremont all rank within the 16th to 23rd percentiles across the country. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 29.8% of residents ( people), matching regional patterns where this same group comprises of the population. Financial pressure from housing is high, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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Residential structures in Claremont at the time of the latest Census consisted of 73.1% detached houses and 26.9% alternative housing forms such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to the Hobart metro breakdown of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative housing options. Home ownership levels in Claremont trailed the metropolitan average, standing at 29.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.8%) or renters (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent of $320 was lower than the metropolitan figure of $350. On a national level, Claremont's mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 63.1%, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single parents at 15.5%. The remaining 36.9% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 33.7%, with group living arrangements accounting for 3.1%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the area, as university degree holders represent 17.1% of the population, which is lower than the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. This gap highlights both a developmental hurdle and an opportunity for focused academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training are prominent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.8%).

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Analysis of the local transport network shows 64 active bus stops operating in Claremont. These stops are serviced by 120 different routes that provide a total of 7,304 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 196 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%, followed by bus transit at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per household. A low 5.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health outcomes in Claremont show significant challenges, as determined by Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term health issues, which affect both younger and older age brackets, alongside a low rate of private health insurance held by only 48% of the population (~4,179 people). This is lower than the 51.7% registered across Greater Hobart and the national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics show Claremont is below the national average, with citizens making up 86.4% of the population, 85.4% of residents born in Australia, and 89.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 43.0% of residents. The most notable statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 1.7% of the local population compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

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Claremont's median age of 38 is close to the Greater Hobart average of 39 and matches the national average of 38. Relative to Greater Hobart, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (8.2% locally) and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (14.3%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 12.4% to 14.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 11.2% to 12.3%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 16.3% to 14.3%, and the 5 to cohort fell from to . Demographic projections indicate the age profile will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to age cohorts are projected to contract.

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Claremont currently has an estimated 457 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 266 children aged 0-2 and 177 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 437 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 724. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.