A WELL ESTABLISHED HISTORY
The Nyungar Aboriginal peoples knew Claremont as a place of plentiful spring water, good fishing and abundant waterfowl. The British felt almost at home - its gently undulating landscape mirrored in the clear waters of the Swan River.In 1830, John Butler, recently arrived from Liverpool, speculated on its commercial qualities. It was at Freshwater Bay, halfway between Perth and Fremantle, that he set up his inn, attracting travellers on the road connecting the two anchor communities of the Swan River Colony.
From these humble beginnings Claremont quickly established itself into one of the most well recognised suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, whilst maintaining its village atmosphere. More information on Claremont history can be gained from accessing the Heritage page.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS
Other interesting facts and statistics about Claremont can be obtained by visiting the Australian Bureau of Statistics' webpage and typing Claremont into the Quick Search field.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils
Community Profile includes results from the 2006, 2001, 1996,
and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing.
The Community Profile is designed to inform community groups,
investors, business, students and the general public. To achieve
this, the Profile is formatted to present the data in simple,
clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary.
Use the Community Profile to find out and download information
on:
• How many people we have
• Who we are
• What we do
• How we live
• Specific information on the suburbs of Cottesloe, Claremont,
Mosman Park, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove and Subiaco
• Population estimates
• Residential development
• Migration
• Index of disadvantage
• Working population
To access the community profile click of the following link.
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