4 min drive to Loch Street + 5 min transfer + 19 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2068/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
63%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Claremont
Full-time 27.5%Part-time 18.4%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 51.8%
Dwelling Types
Claremont
House 39.0%Semi-detached 26.1%Flat/Unit 34.6%
Commute Mode
Claremont
Car 65.5%Transit 12.5%Bicycle 2.6%Walk 3.8%WFH 15.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.0%
England
8.6%
China
2.8%
South Africa
2.1%
New Zealand
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
85.7%
Mandarin
1.6%
Spanish
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Claremont
Is Claremont safe?
Claremont has a safety score of 43/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swanbourne (82/100), Peppermint Grove (42/100), Mount Claremont (77/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Claremont?
Median weekly rent in Claremont is $1200/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swanbourne ($1500/wk), Peppermint Grove ($1850/wk), Mount Claremont ($1400/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Claremont?
Claremont has a school rating of 90/100 across 4 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Christ Church Grammar School (Combined), Methodist Ladies' College (Combined), St Thomas' Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Claremont from Perth CBD?
Claremont is 20 minutes by car, or 35 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Claremont affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Claremont is $2.5M, up 25.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $994K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1200/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swanbourne ($2.7M), Peppermint Grove ($6.6M), Mount Claremont ($2.3M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/claremont
🌳 Established💎 Expensive🍜 Shopping & Dining☕ Cafe Culture🚆 Public Transport
One of Perth's most established and affluent western suburbs, Claremont revolves around the busy Claremont Quarter shopping precinct and the cafe-lined Bayview Terrace strip. Residents enjoy excellent train access, scenic walks along Lake Claremont and the Swan River foreshore, and a strong calendar of outdoor concerts and showground events. The private-school pedigree and high property values give it a reputation for exclusivity, but people say the lifestyle amenity and sense of place are genuinely hard to match.
Buyers can expect a median price of $2.50M and rent of $1200/week, 145% above the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 20-minute drive away (35 min by transit), and most residents drive (55%). At 43/100, the crime score is 9 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 4 schools nearby, rated 90/100 overall and among the highest in Perth. Residents have a median age of 44 and household income of $2,068/week.
“Recently opened a little spot in Claremont called Eight Bites Beats Burgers. We've been getting a steady crowd on Fridays and weekends, but weekdays are much quieter. If you're a local or visitor, what usually gets you to try a new place midweek?”— 573 upvotes in community discussion