Claremont
WA 6010 · Claremont
9,248 (2021) → 10,621 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Claremont is a moderate growth suburb in Claremont, WA 6010, about 8km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Claremont are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Claremont has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6010 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.61%), China (2.76%), South Africa (2.08%), New Zealand (1.56%), Singapore (1.28%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.59%), Japan (0.99%), Spanish (0.95%), French (0.78%), Cantonese (0.75%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christ Church Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1193
- Methodist Ladies' CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1190
- St Thomas' Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1169
- Freshwater Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1154
Nearby (within 10km)
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1129
- Mount Claremont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1141
- Swanbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1149
- Moerlina SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1143
- North Cottesloe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1164
- Quintilian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1182
- Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1159
- Dalkeith Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1183
- Loreto NedlandsPrimary · Catholic · 2.2km
- John XXIII CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1186
- School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental Health - PathwaysCombined · Government · 2.7km
- Hollywood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1174
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Claremont
Is Claremont safe?
Claremont has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Claremont from Perth CBD?
Claremont is about 8.1 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Claremont?
Claremont has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1177 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Claremont?
Claremont has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 47 bus stops.