Fremantle

Fremantle is an older community, with 19.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state average. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas, at 15.6%.

People born overseas make up 28.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 42.9%, followed by Australian at 28.9%.

English is the main language for 82.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 11.8%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—53.8%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area; 39.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.1%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,694, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.9% of residents. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people giving their time. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more frequent than the state average.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 27. Year 12 completion for this group is far above the state average at 46.7%.

Living alone is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people in single-person households. Because of this, the typical home has just 2.3 people, slightly below the state average.

Detached houses are far less common here than in most of Western Australia. Many residents live in smaller homes, with 63.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far below the state figure of 82.2%.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 8% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area has a very high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people compared to the state.

Fremantle is a dynamic place where 42.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals fell to 9.6% in 2021.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with a high number of people working in health, education, and technical services. Full-time employment is lower than in most areas at 56.5%.

The population is growing steadily, with an 11.5% increase since 2021, which is higher than the state average.

The area is much drier than most other parts of the state, with average annual rainfall of 511mm. Minimum temperatures are about the same as the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services, far exceeding state averages.