Mount Claremont
WA 6010 • Greater Perth
About Mount Claremont
Mount Claremont is a prestigious residential suburb in Perth's desirable western corridor, falling within the Town of Cambridge approximately 9 kilometres west of the Perth CBD. Home to around 4,999 residents with a median age of 45, it attracts established professionals and families drawn by its quality housing and leafy streetscapes. The median household income of $2,835 per week is well above the state and national averages, with median monthly mortgage repayments exceeding $3,000 reflecting the suburb's premium property values.
The suburb is well served by quality public and private schools, and its proximity to Claremont Quarter shopping precinct, the Swan River foreshore, and Cottesloe Beach makes it a highly sought-after address on Perth's western fringe. Mount Claremont features a predominantly Anglo-Australian community with strong English, Scottish, and Irish heritage roots, alongside a notable Chinese and South African diaspora. Its generous lot sizes, parks, and quiet tree-lined streets give it a relaxed, leafy character that appeals to families and downsizers seeking premium suburban living.
Mount Claremont falls under postcode 6010 and is governed by Cambridge Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cottesloe electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Queenslea Drive
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356 Stirling Highway
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Bayview Terrace
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8 Warden Street
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Goldsworthy Road
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103 Alfred Road
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John xxiii Avenue
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16 Brockway Road
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46 Quintilian Road
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76 Shenton Road
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Narla Road
Housing 2021 Census
97 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 363
- 2. South Africa 156
- 3. China 107
- 4. Malaysia 101
- 5. India 71
- 6. Scotland 65
- 7. United States 62
- 8. New Zealand 52
- 9. Singapore 45
- 10. Zimbabwe 45
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)