East Fremantle vs Fremantle.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,757,500 and $1,330,000. East Fremantle edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fremantle (median $1,330,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than East Fremantle ($1,757,500).
East Fremantle scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Fremantle (1117) sits above Fremantle (1091). East Fremantle skews owner-occupied (76%), Fremantle runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Fremantle is the lower entry point at $1,330,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Fremantle offers the higher gross rental yield (1.49% vs 1.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
East Fremantle edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1091). East Fremantle also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is East Fremantle or Fremantle cheaper to buy in?
Fremantle has the lower median house price at $1,330,000, roughly 32% below East Fremantle ($1,757,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does East Fremantle or Fremantle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Fremantle scores 1117 vs 1091 in Fremantle. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, East Fremantle or Fremantle?
East Fremantle scores 98/100 on walkability vs 52/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, East Fremantle or Fremantle?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.49% in Fremantle vs 1.24% in East Fremantle. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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