Property Investment Score: Claremont, WA (2026)

Claremont, Western Australia· UNKNOWN
Moderate investment with climate considerationsUpdated 22 Mar 2026

Investment Score

5.2/10

Moderate investment with climate considerations

Key Facts

Investment Score
5.2/10
Climate Risk
Medium
Resale Risk
Medium
Suburb
Claremont, WA
Postcode
6010
Region
Greater Perth
Median property value
$750,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat (6/10)
Highest high-risk exposure
18% of land (tropical cyclone)

Investment Score Analysis

Claremont in Western Australia has an investment score reflecting its climate risk profile, property market fundamentals, and long-term climate projections. The overall Medium risk rating is a key input for investors evaluating climate-adjusted returns.

Properties in vulnerable locations may experience a decrease in value.

The emergence of climate risk awareness among buyers, tenants, insurers, and lenders is creating differentiation in the property market. Properties in Claremont with demonstrably lower hazard exposure may attract stronger demand, better insurance terms, and more resilient long-term value.

Use ClimateNest for a complete property-specific investment analysis for Claremont including address-level risk scoring, insurance cost projections, climate-adjusted value forecasts to 2050, and resale liquidity assessment.

Claremont located in Greater Perth (postcode 6010), is a Western Australia suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $750,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Claremont.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk in Claremont is extreme heat (score 6/10), with moderate exposure. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+20% by 2030). These suburb-level signals help prioritise which properties need the closest look — the actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.

Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Claremont, extreme heat is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Claremont are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Local Hazard Evidence

Insurance OutlookInsurance premiums may increase in areas at high risk of flooding or coastal inundation.
Price Impact from ClimateProperties in vulnerable locations may experience a decrease in value.
Resale Liquidity RiskMedium

Historical Events

2021
Moderate

Record high temperatures were recorded in Perth, impacting Claremont residents.

2015
Minor

A severe storm caused minor damage to property and power outages in Claremont.

2011
Moderate

A prolonged heatwave in February resulted in increased hospital admissions and strain on infrastructure.

2010
Moderate

Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in Claremont, particularly in low-lying areas near the Swan River.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade Drainage Infrastructure

Near-term

Invest in improved drainage systems to manage increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: High

Implement Heat Action Plan

Immediate

Develop and implement a heat action plan to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves, including cooling centers and community outreach programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Strengthen Coastal Defenses

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise and coastal erosion.

Est. cost: Very High

Promote Water Conservation

Near-term

Encourage water conservation measures to reduce demand on water resources during periods of drought and heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Town of Claremont
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 22 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claremont a good investment?

Claremont has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Get an address-level investment analysis from ClimateNest including climate-adjusted value projections, insurance cost trajectories, and resale liquidity scoring.

How does climate risk affect property investment returns in Claremont?

Climate risk can affect returns through higher insurance costs, reduced buyer demand in higher-risk areas, potential lender restrictions, and market differentiation between high-risk and low-risk properties within Claremont. ClimateNest provides climate-adjusted investment metrics.

What is the resale outlook for properties in Claremont?

The resale outlook for Claremont depends partly on how climate risk perceptions evolve. As awareness grows, buyers are likely to increasingly favour lower-risk properties. An address-level report helps you understand the specific resale liquidity outlook.

Are there climate-resilient suburbs near Claremont?

Neighbouring suburbs may have different climate risk profiles due to variations in elevation, vegetation cover, drainage, and land use. ClimateNest allows you to compare investment scores across Western Australia suburbs to identify relative opportunities and risks.

What are the main climate risks in Claremont?

ClimateNest's suburb model rates Claremont's dominant climate risk as extreme heat at 6/10 on a 0–10 index, followed by damaging wind (4/10) and bushfire (3/10). These are suburb-level averages — an address-level report is needed to confirm the risk of a specific property in Claremont.

What share of Claremont is exposed to high tropical cyclone risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 18% of Claremont in high-risk zones for tropical cyclone, with a further 76.5% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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