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, North Fremantle's population is estimated at around 4,697 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 750 people (19.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,947 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,649 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,301 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Fremantle's growth rate of 19.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.7%) and state averages. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with North Fremantle expected to grow by 1,262 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 25.9% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, 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. On average, 4.5 new residents per year are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $608,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Building activity shows 8.0% standalone homes and 92.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points suitable for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift differs from the area's current housing composition of 31.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. North Fremantle currently reflects a developing area with around 85 people per approval.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Fremantle is projected to add approximately 1,217 residents by 2041. Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may face growing competition as the population increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely influencing this region. Notable ones are 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 well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of September 2025, 2,582 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, slightly below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 61.5%, lower than Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical had particularly high representation at twice the regional average, while retail trade showed lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

There were 1.9 workers per resident in North Fremantle, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9%. State-level data to 25-November-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Fremantle's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that North Fremantle's median income among taxpayers is $73,948. The average income for the suburb was $114,924 in this period. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, current estimates suggest that as of September 2025, North Fremantle's median income would be approximately $81,062 and the average would be around $125,980. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in North Fremantle rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 94th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 30.9% of the community (1,451 individuals) earn over $4,000 annually, differing from the regional norm where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 are most common at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 42.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income while strong earnings place 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 strong rates of outright home ownership

North Fremantle's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 30.9% houses and 69.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Home ownership in North Fremantle stood at 38.1%, with 29.5% of dwellings mortgaged and 32.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $480. Compared nationally, North Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian 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 median household size of 2.1 people

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 at 33.6% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people.

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

North Fremantle's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 53.9% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 significant portion, 24.2%, is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.2% in tertiary education, 6.3% in primary education, and 6.0% in secondary education.

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

North Fremantle has 25 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,326 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 332 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 93 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in North Fremantle are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

North Fremantle's health indicators show lower-than-average outcomes for both younger and older age groups. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent here compared to the overall average.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (3,418 people), which is higher than the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in this area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 8.5 and 8.1% of residents respectively. A significant portion, 68.9%, reported being completely free from medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, approximately 26.1% of North Fremantle's residents are aged 65 and over (1,225 people). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in the area are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 exhibited above-average cultural diversity, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion at 43.0%. Judaism, however, showed significant overrepresentation at 0.4%, compared to None% in Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (32.9%), Australian (21.0%), and Irish (10.4%). Notable divergences included Welsh at 1.0%, French at 0.9%, and Scottish at 9.6%.

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

North Fremantle's median age is 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 14.2% of the population, a prominent figure compared to other age groups. Meanwhile, those aged 15-24 constitute only 8.4%, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average. Between 2021 and present, the 5-14 age group has increased from 7.6% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 11.9% to 10.2%. By 2041, North Fremantle's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 78%, adding 346 residents to reach a total of 788. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 64% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. However, the number of those aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 24%.