Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Claremont TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Claremont, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Claremont TAS is 8,397 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Claremont is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Claremont is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Claremont has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Claremont has a population density of 468.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Claremont is India. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Claremont is $1,300.

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Claremont Population

residents (Census 2021)

Claremont Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$675/wk

$35,100 per year

#5896 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Claremont Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (4,080) Female 51.4% (4,318)

Population Density

468.4

people per km²

8,397 people · 17.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,591

Family income/wk

Claremont Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Claremont Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.8% 954 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.2% 1,086 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Claremont Country of Birth

Australia

92.6%

India

2.8%

England

2.2%

Germany

0.5%

Bangladesh

0.5%

China

0.4%

Iran

0.3%

Croatia

0.3%

Greece

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Claremont Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Anglican

18.0%

Catholic

17.1%

Not stated

6.6%

Hinduism

2.6%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Islam

1.8%

Other Religions Tot

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Claremont Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Claremont Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

22.3%

IAL Punjabi

20.1%

Other

18.8%

Urdu

12.5%

IAL Sinhal

7.5%

Bengali

6.9%

Mandarin

6.6%

SAL Tot

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Claremont Employment

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Employed full-time

34.0% 2,164 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 1,294 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 283 people

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Not in labour force

41.2% 2,619 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Claremont Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Postgraduate Degree

10.2%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Claremont Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Community & Personal Service

19.0%

Professionals

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.8%

Labourers

9.6%

Managers

9.5%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Claremont Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.2%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Engineering

15.5%

Health

9.5%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Education

5.8%

Information Technology

5.2%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Claremont Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Claremont Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Claremont Marital Status

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Married

37.4% 2,594

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Separated

3.9% 270

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Divorced

11.0% 762

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Widowed

7.7% 536

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Never married

40.0% 2,780

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Claremont Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

32.5%

Irish

7.3%

Other

7.2%

Scottish

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

German

2.5%

Indian

1.4%

Chinese

1.0%

Dutch

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Filipino

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Claremont School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.2%

Secondary — Government

19.5%

Vocational Education

16.4%

Primary — Catholic

13.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.1%

Pre-school

5.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Claremont Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 1,377

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 14,586

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Claremont Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.3% 874

—

Not a volunteer

86.7% 5,691

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Claremont Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

6.5%

$800-$999/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Claremont How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.8%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Bus

3.7%

Walked only

1.3%

Truck

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Bicycle

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Claremont Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.2%

1 vehicle

39.7%

2 vehicles

31.6%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Claremont Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

25.9%

3 bedrooms

54.7%

4 bedrooms

10.8%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Claremont Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

39.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Claremont Indigenous Population

7.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,128

Indigenous residents

14,903

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Claremont Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,150

Arthritis

387

Asthma

326

Diabetes

275

Lung condition

261

Heart disease

248

Stroke

134

Cancer

123

Kidney disease

115

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Claremont Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Claremont Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Claremont Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 15

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Previously served

4.3% 280

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Never served

95.5% 6,286

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Claremont Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 875

—

Did not provide

86.6% 5,653

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Claremont Children Ever Born

No children

31.8%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

16.5%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Claremont When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

125

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

136

2011–2015

264

2016

2017

2018

100

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Claremont Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

32.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Claremont Household Size

1 person

33.8%

2 persons

30.7%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Claremont Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,675

Moved from TAS

807

Moved — same area (SA2)

126

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Claremont Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.0%

Step family — no other children

12.1%

Blended family — no other children

7.1%

Other couple — children only

0.7%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Step family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Claremont Schools

schools nearby

government

928

avg ICSEA score

2,673

total students

St Virgil's College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 792 students

1024

ICSEA

Holy Rosary Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students

977

ICSEA

Claremont College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 467 students

907

ICSEA

Windermere Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 452 students

902

ICSEA

Austins Ferry Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 416 students

894

ICSEA

St Francis Flexible Learning Centre Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 172 students

866

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Claremont Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,241/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Claremont

Your weekly income

≈ $5,378/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $921/wk

Rent share 25.8%

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Claremont vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,211 Income: $719/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 4,239 Income: $828/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 4,268 Income: $667/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 4,315 Income: $722/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 4,316 Income: $793/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claremont

What is the population of Claremont TAS?

The population of Claremont TAS is 8,397 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 468.4 people per km².Claremont is ranked #838 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Claremont?

The median personal income in Claremont TAS is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,241 per week.Family income is $1,591 per week.Claremont is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Claremont?

Median rent in Claremont TAS is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Claremont ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Claremont?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Claremont TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Claremont?

The median age in Claremont TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Claremont a good suburb to live in?

Claremont is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 8,397.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60113. All dollar figures in AUD.