City of Fremantle
Fremantle
Fremantle at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
9,251
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Fremantle.
Fremantle (6160) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia.
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
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
9,251
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fremantle, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
12,488
total offences in 2025-26 across the Fremantle LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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
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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 Fremantle postcode?
- Fremantle is in the 6160 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Fremantle has approximately 9,251 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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