10 min drive to North Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 32 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
48 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2387/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
67%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
14.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
North Fremantle
Full-time 31.2%Part-time 19.7%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 47.2%
Dwelling Types
North Fremantle
House 30.8%Semi-detached 32.2%Flat/Unit 36.6%
Commute Mode
North Fremantle
Car 67.4%Transit 10.6%Bicycle 2.1%Walk 2.8%WFH 17.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.6%
England
9.2%
South Africa
2.4%
New Zealand
1.8%
Malaysia
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
91.8%
Italian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about North Fremantle
Is North Fremantle safe?
North Fremantle has a safety score of 14/100, which is well below 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fremantle (5/100), East Fremantle (58/100), South Fremantle (13/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in North Fremantle?
Median weekly rent in North Fremantle is $975/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fremantle ($900/wk), East Fremantle ($1100/wk), South Fremantle ($950/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in North Fremantle?
North Fremantle has a school rating of 82/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is North Fremantle Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is North Fremantle from Perth CBD?
North Fremantle is 32 minutes by car, or 49 minutes by public transport, or 47 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is North Fremantle affordable to buy in?
The median house price in North Fremantle is $1.9M, up 18.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.3M. For renters, median weekly rent is $975/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fremantle ($1.5M), East Fremantle ($2.2M), South Fremantle ($1.8M). (Data as of July 2026)
North Fremantle is a compact, character-rich suburb wedged between the Swan River and the Indian Ocean, with Leighton and Milo beaches on its doorstep. It blends industrial heritage with a creative, community-minded spirit, home to live music at Mojos, evolving street art, and a growing cafe culture. Property prices reflect its desirability. The train station is famously undercooked for a suburb this good, but residents love it anyway.
The typical house sells for around $1.92M and rent of $975/week, placing it 88% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 32-minute drive or 49 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (57%). With a safety score of 14/100, crime rates run 38 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 82/100, among the highest in Perth. The median age is 48, with households earning $2,387/week.
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