6 min drive to Karrakatta + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2835/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
14.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mount Claremont
Full-time 26.9%Part-time 20.4%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 50.8%
Dwelling Types
Mount Claremont
House 77.6%Semi-detached 18.4%Flat/Unit 4.0%
Commute Mode
Mount Claremont
Car 70.7%Transit 8.7%Bicycle 2.4%Walk 1.2%WFH 17.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.4%
England
7.3%
South Africa
3.1%
China
2.1%
Malaysia
2.0%
Language at Home
English only
85.2%
Mandarin
1.4%
Cantonese
0.5%
Hindi
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Claremont
Is Mount Claremont safe?
Mount Claremont has a safety score of 77/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swanbourne (82/100), City Beach (87/100), Floreat (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Claremont?
Median weekly rent in Mount Claremont is $1400/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swanbourne ($1500/wk), City Beach ($1425/wk), Floreat ($1163/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mount Claremont?
Mount Claremont has a school rating of 91/100 across 4 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include John XXIII College (Combined), Moerlina School (Primary), Quintilian School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mount Claremont from Perth CBD?
Mount Claremont is 20 minutes by car, or 51 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Claremont affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Claremont is $2.3M, up 7.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.1M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1400/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swanbourne ($2.7M), City Beach ($4.0M), Floreat ($2.4M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mount-claremont
Mount Claremont sits quietly among Perth's most coveted western suburbs: leafy, spacious, and firmly out of reach for most budgets. Families are drawn by proximity to UWA, Bold Park bushland, and the Swan River, while the nearby Claremont strip covers shopping and dining needs. It is the kind of suburb people shortlist when they want prestige without the full Claremont price tag, then discover it costs nearly as much. Buyers can expect a median price of $2.33M and rent of $1400/week, 128% above the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 20-minute drive away (51 min by transit), and most residents drive (60%). The area scores 77/100 for safety, comfortably 25 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
There are 4 schools nearby, rated 91/100 overall and among the highest in Perth. Residents have a median age of 45 and household income of $2,835/week.