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, East Fremantle's population is estimated at around 8,363. This reflects an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,819. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 8,361 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released 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 in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 7.0% since census is within 1.9 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration was the primary driver of 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, growth rates by age cohort from ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with East Fremantle 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, East Fremantle averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 66 homes. As of FY26, six approvals have been recorded. This averages to around 6.5 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $1,161,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $2.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, East Fremantle has markedly 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 average, indicating 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. 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. Looking ahead, East Fremantle is expected to grow by 794 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

East Fremantle has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the region. Notable ones are East Fremantle Aged Care Facility, 14 Silas Street Mixed Use Development, Swan River Crossings Project, and Serai North Fremantle. The following details those likely to be 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%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, 5,023 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Perth's rate and workforce participation matching Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, which has a particularly high share at 1.5 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented with only 6.6% of East Fremantle's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that East Fremantle's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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 2022 shows that East Fremantle has a median income of $68,594 and an average income of $111,493. This is higher than Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for East Fremantle would be approximately $78,334 (median) and $127,325 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in East Fremantle rank between the 82nd and 84th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 29.0% of residents earn $4000+ weekly, 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 place residents in 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

In East Fremantle, as per the latest Census evaluation, 66.3% of dwellings were houses while 33.8% comprised other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metropolitan area's figures of 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. Weekly rent in East Fremantle was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metro's $379. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents 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, including 33.8% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is 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's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 48.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 13.9%.

Educational participation is high, 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. Richmond Primary School serves East Fremantle, enrolling 474 students. The area's socio-educational advantages are reflected in its ICSEA score of 1145. There is one school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.8, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

East Fremantle has 33 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together facilitate 1,481 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 186 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 211 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 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. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 71% of the total population (5,976 people), compared to Greater Perth's 67.0%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 7.9% and arthritis impacts 7.0% of residents. 71.4% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 69.6%. East Fremantle has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,772 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in East Fremantle was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

East Fremantle's cultural diversity is above average, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in East Fremantle, comprising 45.0%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.1% of the population.

The top three ancestral groups are English (32.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (10.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Welsh at 1.1%, Croatian at 1.4%, and Italian at 6.4%.

East Fremantle hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

East Fremantle's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 11.2% of East Fremantle's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes 8.9%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 11.7% to 13.5%, but the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant shifts in East Fremantle's age profile. Notably, the 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 63%, reaching 913 people from 560. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 67% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.