Mount Claremont
WA 6010 · Nedlands
4,999 (2021) → 5,371 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Claremont is a moderate growth suburb in Nedlands, WA 6010, about 8km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Mount Claremont are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Claremont has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.26%), South Africa (3.12%), China (2.14%), Malaysia (2.02%), India (1.42%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.18%), Cantonese (1.14%), German (0.8%), Italian (0.66%), Hindi (0.54%)
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 1125 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Quintilian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1187
- John XXIII CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1178
- Moerlina SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1153
- Mount Claremont Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
Nearby (within 10km)
- Swanbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1152
- St Thomas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1170
- Shenton CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1157
- Shenton College Deaf Education CentreSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 969
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1163
- Floreat Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1165
- Hollywood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1170
- Methodist Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1190
- Freshwater Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1171
- SEDA College WA (Wembley)Secondary · Independent · 2.9km
- City Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1156
- Jolimont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1163
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Claremont
Is Mount Claremont safe?
Mount 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 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Mount Claremont from Perth CBD?
Mount Claremont is about 7.6 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Claremont?
Mount Claremont has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1167 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Claremont?
Mount Claremont has a transport score of 79/100 and 43 bus stops.