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 8,366 as of February 2026. This figure shows an increase of 547 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,819. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,361 in June 2024 and seven validated new addresses added since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,664 persons per square kilometer, placing East Fremantle in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.0% growth since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region growth rates by age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Based on demographic trends, East Fremantle is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expanding by 796 persons to reach a population of approximately 11,165 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.4% 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 recorded approximately 13 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 66 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, up to August, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 6.5 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $548,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $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 the regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. The area's new development consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, sustaining its 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, based on 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects expected to affect the area. 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 professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%.

As of September 2025, there are 4,959 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 14.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a particular specialization in professional & technical employment, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs only 6.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 9.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, causing a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that East Fremantle's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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. Its median income among taxpayers is $69,560 and average income stands at $113,197, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,252 (median) and $124,087 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in East Fremantle, between the 82nd and 84th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 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%. A substantial proportion of high earners (40.5% above $3,000/week) suggests strong economic capacity throughout East Fremantle. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, with residents ranking within the 84th 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

The latest Census evaluated the dwelling structure in East Fremantle as 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 76.2% houses and 23.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Fremantle was at 41.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure for East Fremantle was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, East Fremantle's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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, 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+, 48.7% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Small Area 4 (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 serving buses. These stops are covered by seven routes that collectively facilitate 1,476 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 186 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being common. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 80%, while trains account for 7% and buses for 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. The service frequency averages 210 trips daily across all routes, translating 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (6,525 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.9 and 7.0% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point four percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. East Fremantle has 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,813 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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, as per data from the Australian Census on August 9, 2016, demonstrates cultural diversity with 7.8% of its population speaking languages other than English at home. Overseas-born individuals make up 25.3% of East Fremantle's population. Christianity is the predominant religion in East Fremantle, comprising 45.0% of the population.

Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 0.1% versus 0.3%. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (10.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh at 1.1% in East Fremantle versus 0.7% regionally, Croatian at 1.4% versus 0.8%, and Italian at 6.4% versus 4.2%.

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

East Fremantle's median age is 44, which exceeds Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 11.3% of East Fremantle's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.8%. As per the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.7%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 6.0% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 14.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in East Fremantle's age profile. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 914 people from 592. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 65% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.