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 an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of North Fremantle has an estimated population of approximately 4,934 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 987 people (25.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,947 residents. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 4,931, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS's June 2025 Estimated Resident Population release and an extra 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 1,366 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average of national sites evaluated by AreaSearch. The suburb of North Fremantle's 25.0% expansion since the 2021 census was greater than the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were driven mostly by overseas migration, which made up roughly 50.0% of all population gains in recent times, though all indicators including interstate migration and natural growth made positive contributions.

AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 locations missing from this dataset, and to project development across all locations in the years after 2032, AreaSearch applies the growth rates by age cohort published by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking at upcoming population trends, a major population rise in the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide is projected, with the suburb of North Fremantle anticipated to add 1,158 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 23.3% across the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in North Fremantle was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area records, North Fremantle averages about 40 residential building approvals per year, with approximately 204 homes authorized over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 19 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.6 new residents annually for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is falling significantly behind demand, which typically suggests increased buyer rivalry and subsequent pricing pressures, while new residences are built at an average estimated cost of $608,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market with upscale projects.

Recent residential construction is composed of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This shift toward higher-density properties offers accessible buying options and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a substantial deviation from the established housing profile (which currently has 31.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and affordability needs. With about 89 people per approval, North Fremantle shows characteristics of a developing area.

Demographic projections indicate North Fremantle will add 1,149 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Present construction volumes appear to match future demands, supporting balanced market conditions without major price inflation.

North Fremantle has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Few elements impact local performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and development plans. A total of 16 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Major developments include the Swan River Crossings Project, Serai North Fremantle, Preston Point Residences, and 140 Stirling Highway North Fremantle, with the following list detailing those expected to be of greatest significance.

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Employment performance in North Fremantle has been broadly consistent with national averages

North Fremantle is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, and consistent employment numbers over the prior year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,616 residents are employed, which is 0.5% below the Greater Perth unemployment rate of 4.2%, while workforce participation is slightly lower than typical levels (65.3% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%). According to Census responses, a moderate 16.3% of residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

Resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The locality features a distinct employment concentration in professional & technical fields, with an employment proportion 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade has a minor footprint, accounting for 5.1% of employment compared to 9.3% across the region. With 1.9 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring localities.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment experienced stable growth of none while the labor force shrunk by 0.3%, leading to a drop in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment expanded by 2.0%, the labor force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in North Fremantle. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment distribution to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to North Fremantle's employment distribution indicates local jobs should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).

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

The suburb of North Fremantle recorded a median taxpayer income of $73,948 and an average taxpayer income of $114,924, based on the most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This ranks in the top percentile nationwide, in contrast to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $82,031 (median) and $127,485 (average) as of March 2026. Income details from the 2021 Census indicate household, family, and individual earnings all place highly in North Fremantle, ranking between the 87th and 94th percentiles nationally. Income distribution statistics show 30.9% of the population (1,524 individuals) earn in the $4000+ weekly bracket, differing from regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 32.0%. The large percentage of high-income earners (42.7% receiving over $3,000/week) shows substantial financial strength across the area. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, while high earnings place residents in the 88th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA index for income ranks in the 9th decile.

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

The composition of residential properties in North Fremantle at the latest Census consisted of 30.9% houses and 69.1% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in North Fremantle was significantly higher than the Perth metropolitan benchmark, standing at 38.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (32.4%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the area was significantly higher than the Perth metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $480, compared to Perth metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. Nationally, North Fremantle's mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

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

Family households make up the majority at 62.2% of all households, consisting of 20.7% couples with children, 34.2% couples without children, and 6.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.8%, with single-person households at 33.6% and shared group households representing 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 individuals is 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

Educational levels in North Fremantle are substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 53.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 27.9% in WA and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This notable educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational streams represent 23.0% of credentials for residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (11.6%).

A significant 24.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies. This comprises 8.2% in university education, 6.3% in primary schooling, and 6.0% attending high school.

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

Public transit statistics show 23 active transit stops in operation within North Fremantle, consisting of a combination of rail and bus facilities. These stops are serviced by 12 distinct routes, which together facilitate 2,326 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is classified as outstanding, with residents generally situated 161 meters from the closest transit point. Being a mostly residential community, the majority of working residents travel outwards - private cars remain the primary transit mode at 75%, with 13% using trains. Car ownership averages 1.2 per home, which is below the regional benchmark. Approximately 16.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

Service frequency averages 332 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 101 weekly runs per individual transit point.

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

Health metric data shows exceptional outcomes throughout North Fremantle, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition frequencies, with younger brackets experiencing very low rates of standard medical conditions, and the level of private health insurance found to be remarkably high at roughly 73% of the total population (3,590 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the locality were mental health concerns and arthritis, affecting 8.5 and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 68.9% reported being completely free of medical conditions compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The population under the age of 65 exhibits better than average health statistics. The locality has 25.8% of residents aged 65 and older (1,272 people), which is above the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Health outcomes for older residents are very strong, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local 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 exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 8.2% of residents using a language other than English at home and 28.9% born outside Australia. The predominant religion in North Fremantle is Christianity, representing 43.0% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding family ancestry (parental country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in North Fremantle are English, accounting for 32.9% of the population, Australian, representing 21.0% of the population, and Irish, at 10.4% of the population. Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the proportions of other backgrounds: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of North Fremantle (compared to 0.7% regionally), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish at 9.6% (compared to 6.6%).

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

At 48 years, the median age in North Fremantle is well above the Greater Perth average of 37, and likewise notably older than the Australian median of 38 years. The age distribution reveals that 65 - 74 year-olds are highly represented (14.1%), while the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller (8.6%) than in Greater Perth. Since 2021, the 5 to 14 age bracket has risen from 7.6% to 10.5% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group increased from 4.2% to 5.4%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.9% to 9.9%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to major age shifts for North Fremantle. The 75 to 84 group is set for the largest growth at 68%, adding 313 residents to total 777. Older residents (65+) will account for 60% of the population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the number of individuals in the 35 to 44 age range is projected to decrease by 13.