East Fremantle

East Fremantle has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

East Fremantle's population was around 8,426 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 607 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,819. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,426 in June 2025 and seven validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,683 persons per square kilometer, placing East Fremantle in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 7.8% growth since the census was within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch used ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on demographic trends and the latest annual ERP population numbers, East Fremantle is expected to increase by 762 persons to reach a total of 9,188 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.0% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in East Fremantle according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

East Fremantle granted approval for approximately 13 residential properties each year over the past five financial years, totalling 66 homes. In FY26 so far, 13 approvals have been recorded. An average of 6.5 people moved to the area annually per dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outstripping new supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $548,000, targeting the premium market segment.

This year, $2.8 million in commercial approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited focus on commercial development compared to Greater Perth's average. East Fremantle shows reduced construction activity (69.0% below regional average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. The area's new development consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its suburban identity. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (66.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. East Fremantle has approximately 934 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Population forecasts estimate East Fremantle will gain 762 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and price growth.

East Fremantle has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to affect this 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 list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees East Fremantle performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

East Fremantle has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of December 2025. This is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.8%. There were 4,885 residents employed by December 2025, with a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Perth's 69.7%. According to Census responses, 14.5% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has particular specialization in professional & technical employment, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs only 6.6% of local workers, compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, while labour force increased by 0.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.0%. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.3% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Fremantle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

East Fremantle SA2's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in East Fremantle SA2 is $69,560 and the average income stands at $113,197. These figures compare with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $77,163 (median) and $125,569 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in East Fremantle, between the 82nd and 84th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 29.0% of the population (2,443 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. The substantial proportion of high earners (40.5% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout East Fremantle. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income and 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

The dwelling structure in East Fremantle, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Fremantle stood at 41.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in East Fremantle was $420, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

East Fremantle has a typical household mix, with a lower-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 smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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 averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 48.7% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 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.

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

East Fremantle has 32 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together facilitate 1,476 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 186 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential region, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 80%, followed by train at 7% and bus at 6%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 210 trips per day, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per stop.

East Fremantle's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout East Fremantle. Based on AreaSearch's assessment, mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (6,572 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.9 and 7.0% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point four percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,769 people), higher than the 16.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, East 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

East Fremantle, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity index above average, with 7.8% of its residents speaking languages other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.0%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.1% versus 0.3%.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups were English (32.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (10.3%). Some ethnicities showed significant differences: Welsh at 1.1% (regional average 0.7%), Croatian at 1.4% (0.8%), and Italian at 6.4% (4.2%).

East Fremantle hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

East Fremantle's median age is 44, higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 13.7% of East Fremantle's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort comprises 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 14.0%, but the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 13.7% and the 0-4 group has dropped from 4.7% to 3.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests East Fremantle's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 851 people from 552. Those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 64% of the population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.