Overall score
Claremont
62.8/100
Peppermint Grove
47.1/100
Claremont for value; Peppermint Grove for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claremont
62.8/100
Peppermint Grove
47.1/100
Crime rate
Claremont
1100.0 / 1k
Peppermint Grove
7293.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claremont
341
Peppermint Grove
58
Population
Claremont
9,248
Peppermint Grove
1,597
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Claremont | Peppermint Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.8/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.9/100 | 10.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1100.0 / 1k | 7293.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 341 | 58 |
| Population | 9,248 | 1,597 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Claremont is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Peppermint Grove is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Claremont sits closer to the city centre, whereas Peppermint Grove is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Claremont is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Peppermint Grove answers with housing affordability.
Choose Claremont if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Peppermint Grove for families and investors.