Claremont

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Claremont revolves around the Derwent River foreshore, with walking and cycling paths that make the most of the water views and link the suburb to neighbouring Austins Ferry and Berriedale. It's a practical, low-fuss kind of place rather than a dining destination in its own right, with local cafes and takeaway options servicing day-to-day needs, while nearby Glenorchy and the Berriedale precinct (home to MONA) offer more substantial dining, culture and entertainment options just a short drive away.

Shopping

Claremont has a local shopping centre covering everyday grocery and retail needs, supplemented by the larger Northgate and Glenorchy retail precincts nearby for bigger shopping trips, fashion and homewares. The mix means residents can handle most errands locally while still being close enough to Hobart's northern suburbs retail hubs for anything more specialised.

Getting around

The Brooker Highway runs along the opposite side of the river and connects into the Midland Highway network, giving Claremont residents a fairly direct run into Hobart's CBD, while local roads link efficiently to Glenorchy, Granton and beyond toward the Derwent Valley. Bus services connect the suburb to Glenorchy and central Hobart, making it a workable option for commuters who prefer public transport, and the riverside setting also lends itself to cycling for those heading toward the city along the Intercity Cycleway network.

Schools & families

Families are well catered for, with Windermere Primary School and Austins Ferry Primary School serving younger children locally, along with Holy Rosary Catholic School for a faith-based option. OneSchool Global's Hobart Campus adds another independent choice in the area, while Claremont College provides senior secondary schooling for local students moving through to Years 11 and 12, meaning many families can stay within the area right through school life.

Parks & recreation

The river foreshore is Claremont's biggest recreational asset, offering walking tracks, open reserves and picnic spots with views across to Mount Direction and beyond. Combined with local sporting grounds and the proximity to Berriedale's cultural drawcard in MONA, there's a good spread of everyday recreation options without residents needing to travel far.

The property market

Claremont's property market has been firming steadily, with the median house price sitting at $607k after growth of 13.2% recently — a sign of the broader demand pushing into Hobart's northern river suburbs. Units and apartments offer a more accessible entry point at a median of $510k, while renters are typically paying around $565 a week.

Current listings show houses dominate the market at 54%, with land making up 22%, apartments and units 15%, and townhouses the remaining 8%. That mix gives buyers reasonable choice, from established houses to vacant blocks for those wanting to build, making Claremont a suburb that appeals to a wide range of budgets and life stages.