10 min drive to Victoria Street + 5 min transfer + 29 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2288/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
76%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
East Fremantle
Full-time 29.9%Part-time 20.3%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 47.6%
Dwelling Types
East Fremantle
House 66.1%Semi-detached 18.8%Flat/Unit 14.6%Other 0.5%
Commute Mode
East Fremantle
Car 75.0%Transit 5.3%Bicycle 1.3%Walk 3.1%WFH 15.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.3%
England
8.7%
New Zealand
1.8%
South Africa
0.8%
Malaysia
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
92.2%
Italian
0.9%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.1%
Cantonese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about East Fremantle
Is East Fremantle safe?
East Fremantle has a safety score of 58/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Palmyra (WA) (43/100), Mosman Park (WA) (35/100), North Fremantle (14/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in East Fremantle?
Median weekly rent in East Fremantle is $1100/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Palmyra (WA) ($810/wk), Mosman Park (WA) ($1100/wk), North Fremantle ($975/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in East Fremantle?
East Fremantle has a school rating of 98/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Richmond Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is East Fremantle from Perth CBD?
East Fremantle is 27 minutes by car, or 60 minutes by public transport, or 44 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is East Fremantle affordable to buy in?
The median house price in East Fremantle is $2.2M, up 13.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $905K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1100/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Palmyra (WA) ($1.3M), Mosman Park (WA) ($2.8M), North Fremantle ($1.9M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/east-fremantle
🌳 Established💎 Expensive🌿 Nature & Outdoors🏡 Quiet Residential🤝 Community
East Fremantle is one of Perth's most coveted riverside addresses: leafy, well-established, and built around the Swan River. Residents enjoy dog beaches, riverside walking trails, Blackwall Reach, and the local yacht club, while the Canning Highway strip provides upscale dining and bars. It is a quieter alternative to neighbouring Fremantle, attracting families and long-term owner-occupiers who prize green space, community cohesion, and proximity to the coast over nightlife or urban density.
Median property values reach $2.20M and rent of $1100/week, 116% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 27-minute drive to the CBD (60 min on public transport), where most residents drive (62%). The local safety score of 58/100 comes in 6 points above the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 98/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 44 and household income at $2,288/week.
“Beautiful houses on the left of us as we follow the river... the stretch of river here on the bend is stunning.”— 37 upvotes in community discussion