Browse property in Claremont

Overview

Claremont, a rural‑residential suburb on the River Derwent’s eastern fringe, lies about 6 km north of Glenorchy in the Hobart region. The 2021 census recorded 8,397 residents living in a mix of original farms, public housing built from the 1960s to the 1980s, and the historic Cadbury’s Estate, a model village created in 1922 for chocolate‑factory workers. Heritage‑listed streets such as Bournville Road retain the village character amid newer homes and parkland.

The suburb offers Claremont Plaza shopping centre, three primary schools (Windemere, Austins Ferry and Holy Rosary), a senior secondary college and several churches, sports clubs and scout groups. The Brooker Highway (National Route 1) runs through Claremont, and the former rail corridor now serves as a cycle track, linking to bus routes for Hobart and Glenorchy. Nearby parks, James Austin, Roseneath and Weston, and bays such as Bilton and Rusts provide ample recreation.

Region type mix: Regional 98%, Metro 2%.