Average rent in Claremont (WA), WA — 2026

Claremont (WA) is part of the Claremont council area and sits 8km out from the Perth CBD, with around 9,248 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $460/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$460/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,248

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
39%
Flats / apartments
35%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Claremont

Renting in Claremont (WA)

Claremont (WA) commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $460/week — about 36% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (63% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (39%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 9,248, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Claremont (WA) is 8km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Claremont (WA)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Claremont (WA), WA was $460. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Claremont (WA) rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Claremont (WA) sat at $460 — 36% above the state average. The suburb is 8km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (39% separate houses, 35% flats here).
Which suburbs near Claremont (WA) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Claremont (WA)'s $460/week (ABS 2021): Madeley - Darch, Landsdale, Canning Vale - West. On the higher end, you've got Applecross - Ardross, Woodvale, Sorrento - Marmion. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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