East Fremantle
Statistical Area - sa2

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 8,363 as of November 2025, reflecting a 7.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,819 people. This increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,361 in June 2024 and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,663 persons per square kilometer, placing East Fremantle in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Its growth rate of 7.0% since census was within 1.9 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with East Fremantle expected to expand by 796 persons to reach a total of 9,159 by 2041, an overall increase of 9.5% over the 17-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 has granted approximately 13 residential properties approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 66 homes. In FY26 so far, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 6.5 people per year move to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This high demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $548,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, there have been $2.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development compared to Greater Perth's regional average. East Fremantle shows substantially reduced construction activity (70.0% below average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. This is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburb's family-oriented identity.

Developers construct more detached housing than the existing pattern (66.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. The location has approximately 934 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest East Fremantle will gain 794 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

East Fremantle has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include 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 professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, 5,023 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Perth's. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a significant specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 6.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 9.3%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Fremantle's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

East Fremantle's median income among taxpayers was $68,594 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $111,493 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Perth of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $78,334 and average income around $127,325. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in East Fremantle rank between the 83rd and 85th percentiles nationally. In East Fremantle, 29.0% of the population (2,425 individuals) have an income above $4000+, 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 and residents rank within the 85th percentile for disposable income. 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

East Fremantle's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 61.2% houses and 38.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Fremantle stood at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.7% and rented dwellings at 22.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in East Fremantle was $420, compared to Perth metro's $379. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

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 high. Among residents aged 15 and above, 48.7% have university qualifications, exceeding both WA's (27.9%) and the SA4 region's (28.6%) averages. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area, positioning it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (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 secondary education (9.7%), primary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (7.2%). Richmond Primary School serves East Fremantle, with an enrollment of 474 students as of the latest data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with ICSEA score of 1145, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. Secondary schooling options are available in nearby areas due to limited local capacity (5.7 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 19.8).

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

Transport analysis shows 33 active public transport stops in East Fremantle. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling seven different lines. They facilitate 1,481 weekly passenger trips combined.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 186 meters to the nearest stop. Bus services operate at a frequency of 211 trips daily across all routes, resulting in about 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Fremantle's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows East Fremantle's health metrics are strong. Both young and old age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 76% of the total population (6,372 people), compared to Greater Perth's 67.0%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. Mental health issues impact 7.9%, arthritis affects 7.0%, while 71.4% report no medical ailments. This compares to 69.6% in Greater Perth. East Fremantle has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,777 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population.

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

East Fremantle, as per the data, exhibited higher-than-average cultural diversity with 7.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.3% born overseas. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in East Fremantle, comprising 45.0% of its population. Notably, Judaism, though small at 0.1%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (10.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Welsh (1.1% vs regional 1.0%), Croatian (1.4% vs regional 1.4%), and Italian (6.4% vs regional 6.5%) were present in similar proportions to the Greater Perth region.

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

East Fremantle's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 11.2%, notably higher than Greater Perth's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.9%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 11.7% to 13.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, East Fremantle's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 group will grow by 63%, reaching 914 people from 561. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 67% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.