Fremantle (South Metropolitan)

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 41 and 18.8% of the population aged 65 or over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 31.6% of residents bring a diverse heritage to the area, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 76.8% of people speak only English at home, 16.8% use another language. This is slightly below the Western Australian average, though a higher proportion of people here speak little or no English compared to most similar areas.

A far higher proportion of people here report having no religion—51.8%—which is well above the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 32.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also higher than in most other areas.

Typical personal and family incomes are a little above the national figure. Notably, 16.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 28.1% of residents have a long-term health condition. People with a mental health condition are more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas. However, fewer people are providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national averages.

This area has a very high number of people living alone—32.9%—which helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Rental properties are more common here than in most areas, and separate houses are far less frequent than across Western Australia. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also a little above the state average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, with 8.4% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is supported by a very high number of public transport stops and departures.

The population is highly mobile, with 44.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Most residents live within a short walk of groceries, parks, and health services, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.