Council (LGA) · Area profile
Fremantle
19 km²
Walking to a local cafe or park is a way of life in Fremantle, where almost every home is within a short stroll of health services and groceries. This is a highly educated and affluent community that has grown by 20% since 2011. It is a place of professional workers and retirees, with a typical resident aged 42. The area is marked by a strong shift away from traditional religion and a preference for smaller, more urban living.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Explore Fremantle by topic
The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the community, there is a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.
Overseas birth is more common here than across Australia, with 29.2% of residents born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.
English is the main language for 81% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the Western Australian average.
A majority of residents—54.8%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 20 points since 2011.
Fremantle is highly qualified, with 39.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average and consistent with the 68.1% of residents who completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,591. The area is much wealthier than most, with 28% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.3% of residents. This is slightly above the state and national figures.
Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 19.3% of people giving their time. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations people in Fremantle are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. Year 12 completion is far above the state average at 45.1%, though fewer speak a First Nations language compared to the state average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. A high proportion of residents—33.3%—live alone, which is well above the state average.
Apartments and townhouses are more common here than in other areas, and separate houses are far less frequent. Renting is more common than average, and typical weekly rents of $370 are higher than the state figure.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of stops and departures. About 8.6% of homes have no car, which is well above the state average.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the national average.
A high number of residents are professionals or managers, with many working in health care and education. Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas.
Fremantle is among the most advantaged areas in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It has a high concentration of businesses and has seen population growth of 13.4% since 2021.
The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average. Maximum temperatures are well below the state figure, while minimums are a little below.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly 98% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to public transport and parks within a short walk is far above the state average.