East Fremantle at a glance
Median house
$1,757,500
Median unit
$577,500
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
7,819
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about East Fremantle.
The postcode for East Fremantle is 6158 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in East Fremantle is $1,757,500.
East Fremantle (6158) sits in the East Fremantle region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,757,500, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
East Fremantle has roughly 7,819 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Fremantle scores 98/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Fremantle's population at 7,819, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,819
Median age
44
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,757,500 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $577,500, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $352,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,757,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $577,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$1,757,500
$577,500
7,819
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.24% (median rent $420/wk against a $1,757,500 price tag). Units yield 3.78% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.24%
Based on $1,757,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.78%
Based on $577,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
98
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in East Fremantle.
Local schools for East Fremantle
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Richmond Primary School
North Fremantle Primary School
East Fremantle Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Fremantle.
- What is the median house price in East Fremantle?
- The median house price in East Fremantle, WA 6158 is $1,757,500. The median unit price is $577,500.
- What is the East Fremantle postcode?
- East Fremantle is in the 6158 postcode, in WA, in the Town of East Fremantle region.
- Where is East Fremantle?
- East Fremantle is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6158. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of East Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in East Fremantle?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in East Fremantle?
- There are 20 schools serving East Fremantle on this page, including Richmond Primary School, North Fremantle Primary School, East Fremantle Primary School.
- How walkable is East Fremantle?
- East Fremantle has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Fremantle?
- East Fremantle is close to North Fremantle, Bicton, Fremantle, Palmyra, Palmyra.
- What is the population of East Fremantle?
- The population of East Fremantle is approximately 7,819 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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