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Claremont

WA 6010 • Greater Perth

9,248
Population (2021)
$57,980
Median Income
3.87 km²
Area
20m
Elevation
AffluentFamily-FriendlyRiversideHeritageWalkable

About Claremont

Claremont is an affluent inner-western suburb of Perth, located approximately 7 kilometres from the CBD along the Swan River. With a population of around 9,250, it covers 3.9 square kilometres and features a mix of heritage homes, modern apartments, and leafy streetscapes. The suburb has a strong community feel with wide class diversity stemming from its historical subdivision patterns. Claremont is one of Perth's most established and desirable residential areas, known for its village atmosphere and proximity to the river.

The suburb boasts a thriving town centre anchored by Claremont Quarter shopping centre, surrounded by boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants along Bay View Terrace. Residents enjoy excellent access to 18 parks covering nearly 25% of the suburb, along with proximity to Freshwater Bay and the Swan River foreshore. Claremont attracts a mix of families, professionals, and retirees who value its walkability, quality schools including Scotch College and Christ Church Grammar, and vibrant café culture. The Claremont Showground hosts the annual Royal Show and regular farmers markets.

Claremont falls under postcode 6010 and is governed by Claremont Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cottesloe electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6010
Urban Area
Perth - West
LGA
Claremont
Federal Electorate
Curtin
State Electorate
Cottesloe
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.98°, 115.78°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.87 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Claremont
0.3 km
4 min
Swanbourne
1.2 km
15 min
Loch Street
1.4 km
17 min
Cottesloe
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 102, 103 — Perth CBD via Stirling Highway 20-25 min
  • 28 — Claremont to Fremantle 15 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
7 km
By Train
18 min
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12-15 min

🛣️ Excellent rail connectivity on the Fremantle Line

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with the town centre, train station, and parks all within walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Bayview Terrace Claremont 6010 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,800
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,148
Census 2021
9,248
▲ 13.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$50,128
Income 2021
$57,980
▲ 15.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,735
Born Overseas 2,986

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 796
  • 2. China 255
  • 3. South Africa 192
  • 4. New Zealand 144
  • 5. Singapore 118
  • 6. Malaysia 112
  • 7. India 95
  • 8. Scotland 88
  • 9. Japan 82
  • 10. United States 79
  • 11. Ireland 75
  • 12. Canada 62
  • 13. Hong Kong 54
  • 14. Germany 49
  • 15. France 42

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,009
Australian 2,695
Irish 1,113
Scottish 1,090
Chinese 646
Italian 370
German 333
Dutch 170
Indian 166
South African 118

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,780
Both parents born in Australia
3,504
Both parents born overseas
1,430
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.4%
No Religion
43.0%
Buddhism
1.5%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.8%
Judaism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
355 (3.8%)
5-14 years
955 (10.3%)
15-19 years
628 (6.8%)
20-24 years
602 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,123 (12.1%)
35-44 years
970 (10.5%)
45-54 years
1,150 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,061 (11.5%)
65-74 years
1,032 (11.2%)
75-84 years
916 (9.9%)
85+ years
452 (4.9%)

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