North Fremantle

North Fremantle lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of North Fremantle's population is estimated at around 4,697 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 750 people (19.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,947 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,649, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 131 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,301 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Fremantle's 19.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation is forecast, with the suburb expected to grow by 1,264 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 25.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions North Fremantle among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

North Fremantle has averaged approximately 32 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 164 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year for every home built in North Fremantle between FY-21 and FY-25 is 4.5.

This results in demand significantly exceeding new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $608,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Building activity shows 8.0% standalone homes and 92.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition of 31.0% houses.

North Fremantle reflects a developing area with around 85 people per approval. Future projections estimate North Fremantle will add approximately 1,216 residents by 2041, as per the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

North Fremantle has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Swan River Crossings Project, Serai North Fremantle, Preston Point Residences, and 140 Stirling Highway North Fremantle. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates North Fremantle maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

North Fremantle has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 3.8% and there has been an estimated employment growth of 4.2% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,583 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 68.6%, slightly below Greater Perth's 71.6%. A moderate 16.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Conversely, retail trade shows lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. There are 1.9 workers for every resident, indicating that North Fremantle functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while the labour force grew by 4.4%, resulting in a rise of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Fremantle's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows North Fremantle's median income among taxpayers is $73,948 and the average is $114,924. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for North Fremantle would be approximately $81,062 (median) and $125,980 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in North Fremantle rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 94th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 30.9% of the community earns $4,000 or more (1,451 individuals), differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 42.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In North Fremantle, as per the latest Census, 30.9% of dwellings were houses while 69.1% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metropolitan area had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Fremantle stood at 38.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (32.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,907. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in North Fremantle was $480, higher than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, North Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Fremantle features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.2% of all households, including 20.7% couples with children, 34.2% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households making up 33.6% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

North Fremantle shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

North Fremantle's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 53.9%, compared to WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 28.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 23.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 11.6%. A total of 24.2% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.2% in tertiary, 6.3% in primary, and 6.0% pursuing secondary education.

A substantial 24.2% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.2% in tertiary education, 6.3% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

North Fremantle has 23 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 12 individual routes, providing a total of 2,326 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 161 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 75%, with trains accounting for 13%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 332 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 101 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Fremantle's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

North Fremantle's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular have very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (3,418 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.5 and 8.1% of residents respectively. 68.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. North Fremantle has 26.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,258 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, North 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

North Fremantle's population showed higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.0% of North Fremantle's population. Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented in North Fremantle, making up 0.4% compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, English (32.9%), Australian (21.0%), and Irish (10.4%) were the top three represented groups. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh at 1.0% (vs regional 0.7%), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Scottish at 9.6% (vs 6.6%).

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

North Fremantle's median age is 48 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up a prominent 14.6%, while the 15-24 group constitutes only 8.6%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 5 to 14 age group has increased from 7.6% to 9.6%, while the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 8.6% to 9.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 11.9% to 10.0%, and the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 12.7% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for North Fremantle in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 71%, adding 322 residents to reach a total of 778. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 61% of population growth, reflecting ongoing demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the number of individuals in the 35 to 44 age range is expected to decrease by 4%.