Claremont, Perth

Property insights

Discover Claremont, one of Perth’s most desirable riverside suburbs. Find local schools (MLC, Christ Church Grammar, John XXIII College, Claremont Primary), transport links (Claremont station, CircleRoute buses, Stirling Highway), lifestyle amenities (Claremont Quarter, Showgrounds, river foreshore) and practical buyer tips for investing or moving to Claremont.

Affluent, riverside suburb ~9 km west of Perth CBD
Claremont Quarter retail and dining precinct
Claremont Showgrounds event venue
Strong schools: MLC, Christ Church Grammar, John XXIII College, Claremont Primary
Claremont Train Station on the Fremantle line and CircleRoute bus links

Tips for Buyers

  • 1.Confirm school catchments and enrolment dates if schooling is a priority
  • 2.Check heritage overlays and renovation restrictions before buying older homes
  • 3.Assess flood/drainage risk for river‑edge properties
  • 4.Prioritise walkability to the train station and Claremont Quarter for lifestyle value
  • 5.Factor in strata fees and parking for apartment purchases
  • 6.Engage a local agent or buyer’s advocate familiar with Claremont
Property Snapshot

Common Property Types

  • • Federation and interwar houses
  • • Modern low- to mid-rise apartments
  • • Boutique townhouses
  • • Riverside and near-river estates

Who Lives Here

Affluent mix of families, professionals and downsizers; popular with school‑aged families and professionals commuting to the CBD.

Living Here

Transport

  • • Claremont Train Station (Transperth Fremantle line) — regular services to Perth CBD and Fremantle
  • • CircleRoute buses (routes 998/999) connecting to major Perth hubs
  • • Local bus services along Stirling Highway and surrounding roads
  • • Short drive to Perth CBD via Stirling Highway; good walkability and cycling along the river

Schools

  • • Methodist Ladies' College (MLC), Claremont
  • • Christ Church Grammar School
  • • John XXIII College (Mount Claremont, nearby)
  • • Claremont Primary School

Amenities

  • • Claremont Quarter shopping and dining precinct
  • • Claremont Showgrounds (markets, events, exhibitions)
  • • Swan River foreshore & Freshwater Bay Reserve
  • • Claremont Oval (WAFL)
Investment Outlook

Positive long-term outlook driven by proximity to the CBD, top private schools, strong local amenity and limited residential land supply—supporting steady demand from owner-occupiers and families.

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