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Claremont, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Claremont is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 7,629. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
7,629 Population 1,104/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$22,815 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,815 median income, 7.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Claremont

Claremont is a rural / residential locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Glenorchy (75%) and Derwent Valley (25%) in the Hobart and South-east LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the town of Glenorchy. The 2021 census recorded a population of 8,397 for the state suburb of Claremont.

People

Population7,629
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,104/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,815
Per Capita$22,815
Unemployment7.0%

Housing

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Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership63.2%
Housing Units3,052

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population7,629
Population Density1,104 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-42.7833°, 147.2500°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,815
Median Age38.0 years

About Claremont

Claremont is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 7,629. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Claremont has a population of 7,629 with a density of 1,104 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,629
Total Population
1,104
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Claremont vs Australia Average

The median household income in Claremont is $22,815, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,815 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $439, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 725 business establishments.

Income: Claremont vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,815
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,815
Avg Weekly Wage$439

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)725

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Claremont is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 63.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,052 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.2%
Owner-Occupied63.2%
Renter-Occupied36.8%
Housing Units3,052

Property Tax

Climate in Claremont

Claremont has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 11.7° / 24.9° 41.0
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.8° 31.8
Mar 16°C / 61°F 10° / 22.1° 37.6
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.9° 32.7
May 10.9°C / 52°F 5.9° / 15.8° 35.2
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 4° / 13.6° 47.9
Jul 8.2°C / 47°F 3.3° / 13.1° 37.5
Aug 8.8°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14° 52.4
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 5.4° / 16.2° 40.6
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.3° 43.5
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20.6° 45.7
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.7° 43.0
Claremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density1,104/sq mi
Coordinates-42.7833°N, 147.2500°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 63 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
August 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Claremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Claremont

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holy Rosary School
Claremont College
Austins Ferry Primary School
St Virgil's College
OneSchool Global Tasmania (Hobart Campus)
St Virgils College Marine Education Centre
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Radio Stations near Claremont

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Claremont

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Gatekeeper Cottage
Grote Reber Museum
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Matron's Quarters
Mawsons Hut Replica Museum
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Narryna Heritage Museum
Richmond Gaol
Rosny Barn
Tasmania Police Museum
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in Claremont

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Huonville Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
LINC0.0
New Norfolk Lbrary0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Claremont

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Claremont

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MinFu Restaurant
Ocean Chinese Restaurant and Takeaways
Peking Restaurant

Cafes in Claremont

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee on Wyndham

Dentists in Claremont

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claremont Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Claremont

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claremont Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Claremont

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
United Petroleum Claremont
Woolworths Petrol

Gyms in Claremont

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zap Fitness

Breweries in Claremont

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Claremont

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Claremont

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Mawson 0.0 $0

Airports Near Claremont

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell AirportSmall Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall Airport
Glendevie AirportSmall Airport
Jericho AirportSmall Airport
Lagoon Bay AirportSmall Airport
Sandfly AirportSmall Airport
Triabunna AirportSmall Airport
Tunbridge AirportSmall Airport
Windrush International AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport
YDNASmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Claremont

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic
City Doctors & Travel Clinic
Gregory Street Psychology
Hopkins Street Medical Clinic
Millbrook Rise Centre
Psychology Centre
Sandy Bay Clinic
Sandy Bay Podiatry
Silk Laser Clinics
st.lukes Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Claremont

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Claremont Baptist Church
Edge Anglican

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claremont

What is the population of Claremont?

Claremont has a population of 7,629 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,104 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Claremont expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,815, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Claremont?

Claremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Claremont?

The unemployment rate in Claremont is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $439. There are 725 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Claremont?

The median home value in Claremont is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 63.2%.

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