Claremont (WA)

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Drawing on ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new address registrations validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Claremont (WA) is calculated to have approximately 10,963 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,715 people (18.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 9,248 individuals. This change is calculated from an estimated resident population of 10,961 determined by Districts following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 plus 237 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 2,832 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 18.5% growth rate of the suburb of Claremont (WA) since the 2021 census was higher than both the national average (9.3%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population expansion, accounting for approximately of the total population gains in recent times.

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Data compiled from statistical areas by Districts reveals that the suburb of Claremont (WA) features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 5,586 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. However, the labor force participation rate of 60.0% is notably lower than the Greater Perth figure of 70.2%. Census records show a moderate 14.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Claremont (WA) is $69,182, with an average taxpayer income of $139,640. This represents an exceptionally high level nationally, compared to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be approximately $76,744 for the median and $154,903 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings in the 86th percentile nationally at $1,115. The earnings distribution is led by the $4000+ weekly bracket, which accounts for 27.2% of residents (2,981 people), differing from the wider region where the - range is the most common at . High-income earners constitute a large portion of the population, with earning more than weekly, pointing to substantial household purchasing power. Although high accommodation costs absorb of incomes, strong earnings keep disposable income in the nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Claremont (WA) was composed of 39.1% separate houses and 60.8% other dwelling types such as semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to the metropolitan Perth average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership stood at 41.6%, which is higher than the Perth metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being held under a mortgage (24.4%) or rented (34.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 was higher than the Perth metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $460, compared to metropolitan Perth figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. On a national level, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 60.7%, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent families at 9.1%. The remaining 39.3% consists of non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 35.3%, with group housing making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Levels of educational attainment in the suburb of Claremont (WA) are higher than broader state and metropolitan benchmarks, with 56.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational training accounts for 18.4% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificate level courses (8.0%).

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Public transport networks in the suburb of Claremont (WA) include 64 active passenger stops consisting of train and bus services. These stops support 26 individual routes that combine to deliver 5,511 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest public transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 72%, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded 14.8% of residents working from home, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes across the suburb of Claremont (WA), based on mortality rates and chronic disease data analyzed by Districts, which point to a low incidence of common health issues across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 83% of the population (9,058 people) covered, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Claremont (WA) exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 14.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 49.2% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Claremont (WA) is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The local age distribution features a large representation of residents aged 75 - 84 (10.6%), while the 35 - 44 age cohort is smaller (11.1%) than the average across Greater Perth. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.3% to 14.8% of the population, while the group aged 45 to 54 shrank from 12.4% to 10.9%. Projections out to 2041 point to significant changes in the age structure of the suburb of Claremont (WA), with the 85+ cohort expected to experience high growth, increasing by 695 people () from to . The combined cohorts aged and over are projected to drive of the total population growth, pointing to a aging local demographic. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to experience population decreases.

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Claremont currently has an estimated 350 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 209 children aged 0-2 and 139 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 331 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 856. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.