Town of East Fremantle
East Fremantle
East Fremantle at a glance
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
7,819
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about East Fremantle.
East Fremantle (6158) sits in the East Fremantle region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
7,819
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
98
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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
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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 East Fremantle postcode?
- East Fremantle is in the 6158 postcode, in WA, 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?
- East Fremantle has approximately 7,819 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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