South Fremantle at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,398
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about South Fremantle.
The postcode for South Fremantle is 6162 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
South Fremantle (6162) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia.
South Fremantle has roughly 3,398 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Fremantle scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Fremantle's population at 3,398, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,398
Median age
48
Family households
61%
Lone person
33%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
3,398
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Fremantle.
Local schools for South Fremantle
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Government School Catchment
Beaconsfield Primary School
Fremantle Primary School
Fremantle College
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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 South Fremantle.
- What is the South Fremantle postcode?
- South Fremantle is in the 6162 postcode, in WA, in the City of Fremantle region.
- Where is South Fremantle?
- South Fremantle is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6162. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in South Fremantle?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in South Fremantle?
- There are 20 schools serving South Fremantle on this page, including Beaconsfield Primary School, Fremantle Primary School, Fremantle College.
- How walkable is South Fremantle?
- South Fremantle has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Fremantle?
- South Fremantle is close to White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, Fremantle, Hilton, Hamilton Hill.
- What is the population of South Fremantle?
- The population of South Fremantle is approximately 3,398 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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