Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Claremont
4 km²
Among the most affluent areas in the region, Claremont is a wealthy and highly educated community. The typical resident is 44, noticeably older than the national figure, and more than half of adults hold a university degree. This high level of qualification helps explain the area's prosperity, with many households earning well above the national average. It is a dynamic place to live, where nearly half of the population has moved in within the last five years.
Claremont's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 25.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.2%, which is well below the national figure.
Overseas born residents make up 32.3% of the community, which is well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 81.3% of residents. While 13.5% use another language at home, this is well below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen 20 points since 2011 and now stands at 43.0%, which is well above the national figure.
Claremont has some of the highest education levels in the country, with 50.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, far above the state average.
Typical family incomes are well above the national figure at $3,154 per week. A third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and 26.1% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 7.4% of people, which is a little below the national average. About 27% of residents have a long-term health condition, consistent with the state average.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. This is alongside a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.
First Nations people make up a small part of the community. While their typical personal income is among the lowest in the area, 65.7% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
The area has a high number of people living alone—35.3%, well above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home.
Rent is well above the national average at $460 a week, and typical mortgage payments are also very high. Detached houses are much less common here than in most other areas, with many residents living in flats or townhouses.
Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a high number of transit stops and routes. Working from home is also more common here than in the rest of the state.
The community is highly mobile, with 49.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the state average and is driven in part by recent arrivals from overseas.
Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, particularly in health, professional services, and education. However, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.
Claremont is ranked among the top 10% of areas for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of businesses and a population that is growing much faster than the state average.
The area experiences a maximum temperature that is higher than the state average, while the minimum temperature is also much higher than the national figure.
This is a walker's paradise, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Access to health services and groceries is also far above the state average.