East Fremantle

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, East Fremantle's population is around 8,366 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 547 people (7.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,819 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,361 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,664 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. East Fremantle's 7.0% growth since the census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

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). Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 796 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 9.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

East Fremantle has recorded around 13 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling 66 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 6.5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $548,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have also been $2.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

Compared to Greater Perth, East Fremantle shows substantially reduced construction (70.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (66.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. The location has approximately 934 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Population forecasts indicate East Fremantle will gain 791 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

East Fremantle has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 8 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the East Fremantle Aged Care Facility, 14 Silas Street Mixed Use Development, Swan River Crossings Project, and Serai North Fremantle, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

East Fremantle possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 0.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,885 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs just 6.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while the labour force increased by 0.8%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within East Fremantle. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to East Fremantle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The East Fremantle SA2's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The East Fremantle SA2's median income among taxpayers is $69,560 and the average income stands at $113,197, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $76,252 (median) and $124,087 (average) as of September 2025. 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 (2,426 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

Dwelling structure within East Fremantle, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within East Fremantle was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 41.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

East Fremantle has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 70.6% of all households, comprising 33.8% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people 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

Educational attainment in East Fremantle significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 48.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (13.9%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 32 active transport stops operating within East Fremantle, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 1,476 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 186 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 7% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. Some 14.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 210 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (6,525 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.9% and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 71.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,813 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are 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 is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 7.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. The main religion in East Fremantle is Christianity, which makes up 45.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in East Fremantle are English, comprising 32.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of East Fremantle (vs 0.7% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (vs 0.8%) and Italian at 6.4% (vs 4.2%).

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

With a median age of 44, East Fremantle notably exceeds the Greater Perth figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 11.3% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.8%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.7% to 13.7% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.0% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 14.2%. Demographic modeling suggests East Fremantle's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 54% (321 people), reaching 914 from 592. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 65% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.