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 Nov 2025, the estimated population for the East Fremantle statistical area (Lv2) is around 8,363. This reflects an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,819. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 8,361 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of five new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,663 persons per square kilometer, placing East Fremantle (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.0% growth since census is within 2.7 percentage points of the national average of 9.7%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for Australian statistical areas, with East Fremantle (SA2) expected to grow by 796 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.5% over the 17 years.

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, allocated from statistical area data, shows East Fremantle averaged around 13 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 66 homes. So far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 921 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. The average number of new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25 was 6.5, demonstrating significant demand outpacing supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $1,161,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $113,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, East Fremantle records markedly lower building activity, 70.0% below regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 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.

Interestingly, 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. Looking ahead, East Fremantle is expected to grow by 794 residents through to 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Should 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 projects 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 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%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year.

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 on par with Greater Perth at 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a specialization in professional & technical employment, with a share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented, comprising only 6.6% of East Fremantle's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Perth's employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Fremantle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median income is $68,594 and the average is $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, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,193 (median) and $122,219 (average). Census 2021 income data shows East Fremantle's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 84th percentiles. Income distribution in East Fremantle differs from regional trends; 29.0% earn $4000+ weekly (2,425 residents), while regionally, 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 40.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income (84th percentile) and SEIFA income ranking (9th decile).

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

East Fremantle's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 61.2% houses and 38.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Fremantle stood at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.7% and rented ones at 22.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in East Fremantle was $420, compared to Perth metro's $379. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 70.6% of all households, broken down into 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, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. Specifically, 48.7% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the broader benchmarks of 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%.

Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.5% and certificates 13.9%. Educational participation is notably high in East Fremantle, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

East Fremantle has 31 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by seven different routes, offering a total of 1,476 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 186 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 210 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Fremantle's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows East Fremantle's health metrics are strong across age groups. Both younger and older cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 71% (5,976 people), compared to Greater Perth's 67.1% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impact 7.9%, arthritis affects 7.0%, while 71.4% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 69.6%. East Fremantle has 21.2% residents aged 65 and over (1,772 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 showed higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 45.0%. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.1% versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (32.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (10.3%). Some ethnicities showed notable differences: Welsh at 1.1% (versus regional 1.0%), Croatian at 1.4% (same as regionally), and Italian at 6.4% (slightly lower than regional 6.5%).

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 significantly higher than Australia's national norm of 38. The age group of 65-74 years old comprises 11.2% of East Fremantle's population, compared to Greater Perth's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up only 8.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates that East Fremantle's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 63%, adding 352 people and reaching a total of 913 from the current 560. This growth is largely driven by an aging population, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 67% of the projected increase. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.