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

As of November 2025, North Fremantle's estimated population is around 4,714 people. This reflects an increase of 767 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,947 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate 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 1,305 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Fremantle's growth rate of 19.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration 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, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. North Fremantle is expected to grow by 1,276 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 25.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows North Fremantle averaged around 40 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 204 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 3.6 new residents per year was associated with each home built. This indicates significant demand exceeding supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $608,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $10.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Recent construction comprises 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from existing housing patterns (currently 31.0% houses) may indicate diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

North Fremantle reflects a developing area with around 84 people per approval. Future projections estimate North Fremantle adding 1,214 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Swan River Crossings Project, Serai North Fremantle, Preston Point Residences, and 140 Stirling Highway North Fremantle. The following list details those most likely to be 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 strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2%.

As of June 2025, there are 2610 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is aligned with Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is somewhat lower at 61.5% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 2 times the regional level.

Retail trade has limited presence at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.9 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 5.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Fremantle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

North Fremantle's median taxpayer income was $73,949 and average income was $114,926 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This places North Fremantle among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with 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 would be approximately $84,450 (median) and $131,245 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in North Fremantle, between the 87th and 94th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 30.9% of the population (1,456 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from patterns across regional levels where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. The substantial proportion of high earners (42.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the district. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income and 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% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metropolitan area had no houses or other dwellings recorded at the time of the Census. Home ownership in North Fremantle stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with Perth metro's average. The median weekly rent was $480, whereas Perth metro had no recorded figures for these metrics. Nationally, North Fremantle's mortgage repayments were 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 account for 62.2% of all households, including 20.7% that are couples with children, 34.2% that are couples without children, and 6.9% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. 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 exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 53.9% hold university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the 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 actively pursues formal education, including 8.2% in tertiary education, 6.3% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing secondary education. North Fremantle Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 167 students as of a recent date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with surrounding areas offering secondary options. The low ratio of 3.5 school places per 100 residents suggests many local students attend schools outside North Fremantle.

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

The analysis of public transport in North Fremantle shows that there are currently 25 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 12 individual routes providing a total of 2,396 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing within 160 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 342 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 95 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 below-average results, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. The prevalence of mental health issues is 8.5%, while arthritis affects 8.1% of residents.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population of 3,430 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%. In terms of age distribution, 26.0% of residents are aged 65 and over, numbering 1,225 individuals. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in North Fremantle are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

North Fremantle's cultural diversity was above average, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.9% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, accounting for 43.0%. Judaism showed notable overrepresentation at 0.4%, compared to None% in Greater Perth.

In ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.9%), Australian (21.0%), and Irish (10.4%). Some ethnic groups had notable divergences: Welsh was overrepresented at 1.0% vs None% regionally, French at 0.9% vs None%, and Scottish at 9.6% vs None%.

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 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 14.1% of the population, while those aged 15-24 make up only 8.4%. Between 2021 and now, the percentage of people aged 5-14 has increased from 7.6% to 9.5%, while the percentage of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 11.9% to 10.2%. By 2041, North Fremantle's population is expected to see substantial demographic changes. The number of people aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 78%, adding 345 residents to reach a total of 789 in this age group. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 63% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, the number of people aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 25%.