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Claremont WA 6010

Leafy, riverside Claremont is one of Perth’s most established western suburbs, known for heritage streetscapes, quality schools and an upmarket retail and dining precinct. It blends family-friendly living with a lively town centre around Claremont Quarter and quick access to river, beach and CBD.

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Why families consider Claremont

Affluent and well-educated mix of families, professionals and downsizers in character homes and modern apartments, with strong school and university links. Lifestyle revolves around shopping, cafes, sport, and outdoor recreation by Lake Claremont, the Swan River and nearby beaches.

Amenities & services

  • Claremont Quarter shopping centre
  • Bay View Terrace retail and dining
  • Bethesda Hospital (Claremont)
  • QEII Medical Centre and Perth Children’s Hospital (nearby Nedlands)
  • Local GP clinics, dental and allied health
  • Cafes, restaurants and bars around Bay View Terrace and St Quentin Ave
  • Claremont Community Hub & Library (Stirling Hwy, Claremont)
  • The Grove Library (Leake St, Peppermint Grove – nearby)
  • Mt Claremont Library (Montgomery Ave, Mount Claremont – nearby)

Transport & connectivity

  • Claremont Station (Fremantle Line), Loch Street Station, Showgrounds Station (event services)
  • Transperth buses 102, 103, 998/999 CircleRoute and local services along Stirling Hwy/Gugeri St
  • Stirling Highway (State Route 5), Alfred Road, Gugeri Street; easy access to West Coast Highway and Mounts Bay Rd

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Lake Claremont Golf Course & Parkland
  • Revo Fitness Stadium (Claremont Oval) and sports clubs
  • Claremont Aquatic Centre
  • Claremont Showground (events including Perth Royal Show)
  • Swan River foreshore and Claremont Jetty
  • Lake Claremont
  • Claremont Park
  • Mrs Herberts Park
  • Rowe Park
  • Swan River Foreshore Reserve

Education context

Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Claremont/Swanbourne with good overall availability; infant places may have waitlists in peak periods.

  • The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus ~5km east)
  • The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle campus ~7–8km southwest)
  • Curtin University (Bentley campus ~13–15km southeast)