East Fremantle

East Fremantle has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of East Fremantle is around 8,366. This figure reflects an increase of 547 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 7,819. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS from June 2024. This results in a population density ratio of 2,664 persons per square kilometer, placing East Fremantle in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 7.0% since the Census is within 2.9 percentage points of the national average (9.9%). Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

For future projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by 796 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 9.4% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in East Fremantle according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in East Fremantle shows an average of 13 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 66 homes. As of FY26, 8 approvals have been recorded. This averages to around 6.5 new residents per home built annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating a significant demand outpacing supply. The average construction value for new dwellings is $1,161,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY26, there have been $113,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, East Fremantle has notably lower building activity, 70.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, which is also below national averages, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. However, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (66.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

The location has approximately 921 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, East Fremantle is expected to grow by 791 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

East Fremantle has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include East Fremantle Aged Care Facility, 14 Silas Street Mixed Use Development, Swan River Crossings Project, and Serai North Fremantle. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in East Fremantle ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

East Fremantle has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.2% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation). As of September 2025, there are 4,959 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 14.5% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment concentration in East Fremantle includes health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with a specialization in the latter at 1.5 times the regional level. Construction employment is under-represented at 6.6% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, labour force by 4.3%, raising unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Fremantle's employment mix suggests local growth should be 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that East Fremantle suburb's median income is $68,594 and average income stands at $111,493. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for East Fremantle as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,193 (median) and $122,219 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in East Fremantle rank between the 82nd and 84th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 29.0% earn $4000+ weekly (2,426 residents), unlike regional trends where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. East Fremantle demonstrates affluence with 40.5% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income and strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

East Fremantle displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

East Fremantle's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Fremantle was at 41.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

East Fremantle has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.6% of all households, including 33.8% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

East Fremantle demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

East Fremantle's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 48.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. The area's educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of bachelor degrees (31.7%), postgraduate qualifications (11.2%), and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational pathways are also significant, with 24.4% of qualifications being advanced diplomas (10.5%) or certificates (13.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary (9.7%), primary (9.3%), and tertiary (7.2%) levels.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

East Fremantle has 32 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by seven different routes, offering a total of 1,476 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 186 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. Most commuters travel outwards from this residential area. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 80% of residents. Trains and buses are used by 7% and 6% respectively.

On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 14.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes is 210 trips daily, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Fremantle's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

East Fremantle shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (5,978 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 7.9% of residents and arthritis impacting 7.0%, with 71.4% reporting no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.6% (1,807 people) compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings.

In terms of cultural diversity, East Fremantle records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

East Fremantle's population, as per the 2016 Census, showed above-average cultural diversity with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 45.0%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

The top ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (10.3%). Notably, Welsh (1.1% vs regional 0.7%), Croatian (1.4% vs 0.8%), and Italian (6.4% vs 4.2%) were overrepresented in East Fremantle.

East Fremantle hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

East Fremantle has a median age of 44, which exceeds Greater Perth's figure of 37 and is substantially higher than the national norm of 38. The strongest representation in East Fremantle is seen in the 55-64 age group at 13.5%, compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 11.7% to 13.7%, and the 75 to 84 group increased from 6.0% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.3% to 14.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that East Fremantle's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 913 people from 593. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 65% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.