Claremont, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Claremont, in the Town Of Claremont local government area.
| Locality | Claremont |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Claremont |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.9809 |
| Longitude | 115.7843 |
| Population | 8,033 |
| Density | 2013.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 6010 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 8 km west-southwest |
Claremont is a locality in the Town Of Claremont local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,033. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 2013.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km west-southwest of Perth. Claremont is located at 31.9809°S, 115.7843°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6010.
Claremont unfolds gently along the Swan River's western edge, a place where the land slopes with a quiet dignity towards the shimmering water. It lies 7.6 km west-south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 247°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-west of Dianella. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of salt from the nearby ocean, mingling with the subtler perfumes of manicured gardens and the native flora that still clings to the less developed slopes. Mature trees, their branches reaching like benevolent arms, offer dappled shade across well-kept lawns and along the winding streets, lending a sense of established grace to the neighbourhood. The light, particularly as the afternoon wanes, possesses a remarkable clarity, turning the river's surface into a canvas of shifting golds and muted blues, a constant, soothing presence for those who call Claremont home.
The story of Claremont is deeply entwined with the early development of Perth, its origins as a prosperous agricultural district giving way to a sophisticated residential hub. Once a significant producer of wheat and wool, the land has since been reshaped by suburban growth, though echoes of its pastoral past can still be glimpsed in the broader acreage of some older properties and the enduring presence of grand, heritage homesteads. The local economy now largely revolves around commerce and services, with its proximity to the Perth central business district and the fashionable boutiques of neighbouring Subiaco shaping its character. Claremont Quarter stands as a modern testament to its evolving identity, a vibrant centre of retail and dining, while the picturesque foreshore remains a cherished natural amenity, drawing families and individuals for leisure and recreation, a place where the river’s embrace is a daily pleasure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Claremont, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Claremont, in the Town Of Claremont local government area.
Detailed location data for Claremont includes the postcode (6010), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Claremont), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Claremont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |