Town of Cottesloe
Mount Claremont
Mount Claremont at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
4,999
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Mount Claremont.
Mount Claremont (6010) sits in the Cottesloe region of Western Australia.
Mount Claremont has roughly 4,999 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Claremont scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Claremont's population at 4,999, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,999
Median age
45
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
4,999
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Claremont.
Local schools for Mount Claremont
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Government School Catchment
Mount Claremont Primary School
Swanbourne Primary School
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Claremont.
- What is the Mount Claremont postcode?
- Mount Claremont is in the 6010 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Cottesloe region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Claremont?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Mount Claremont?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Claremont on this page, including John XXIII College, Mount Claremont Primary School, Quintilian School.
- How walkable is Mount Claremont?
- Mount Claremont has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Claremont?
- Mount Claremont is close to Nedlands Dc, Karrakatta, Swanbourne, Shenton Park, Claremont North.
- What is the population of Mount Claremont?
- Mount Claremont has approximately 4,999 residents. The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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