Fremantle at a glance
Median house
$1,330,000
Median unit
$650,000
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
9,251
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Fremantle.
The postcode for Fremantle is 6160 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Fremantle is $1,330,000.
Fremantle (6160) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,330,000, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Fremantle has roughly 9,251 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fremantle scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fremantle's population at 9,251, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
9,251
Median age
41
Family households
53%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,330,000 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $650,000, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $266,000. 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
$1,330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $650,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$1,330,000
$650,000
9,251
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.49% (median rent $380/wk against a $1,330,000 price tag). Units yield 3.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.49%
Based on $1,330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.04%
Based on $650,000 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 202656%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
12,488
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
52
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fremantle.
Local schools for Fremantle
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
John Curtin College Of The Arts
East Fremantle Primary School
White Gum Valley 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 Fremantle.
- What is the median house price in Fremantle?
- The median house price in Fremantle, WA 6160 is $1,330,000. The median unit price is $650,000.
- What is the Fremantle postcode?
- Fremantle is in the 6160 postcode, in WA, in the City of Fremantle region.
- Where is Fremantle?
- Fremantle is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6160. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in Fremantle?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Fremantle?
- There are 20 schools serving Fremantle on this page, including John Curtin College Of The Arts, East Fremantle Primary School, Christian Brothers' College.
- How walkable is Fremantle?
- Fremantle has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fremantle?
- Fremantle is close to White Gum Valley, South Fremantle, Beaconsfield, East Fremantle, North Fremantle.
- What is the population of Fremantle?
- The population of Fremantle is approximately 9,251 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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