Average rent in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, WA2026

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is part of the Nedlands council area and sits 8km out from the Perth CBD, with around 9,612 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,612

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Nedlands

Renting in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont

Swanbourne - Mount Claremont commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $450/week — about 34% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (75% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (79%). 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 9,612, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Swanbourne - Mount Claremont 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 Swanbourne - Mount Claremont?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, WA was $450. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Swanbourne - Mount Claremont rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Swanbourne - Mount Claremont sat at $450 — 34% 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 (79% separate houses, 7% flats here).
Which suburbs near Swanbourne - Mount Claremont have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Jandakot, Leeming, Mount Hawthorn - Leederville. Claremont (WA), Duncraig, North Coogee sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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