7 min drive to Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 35 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
$1914/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
70%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
South Fremantle
Full-time 29.7%Part-time 20.3%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 47.1%
Dwelling Types
South Fremantle
House 57.3%Semi-detached 20.2%Flat/Unit 12.1%Other 10.4%
Commute Mode
South Fremantle
Car 65.9%Transit 6.7%Bicycle 3.9%Walk 6.9%WFH 16.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.9%
England
12.8%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.5%
India
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
89.1%
Italian
1.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about South Fremantle
Is South Fremantle safe?
South Fremantle has a safety score of 13/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fremantle (5/100), Beaconsfield (WA) (26/100), White Gum Valley (36/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in South Fremantle?
Median weekly rent in South Fremantle is $950/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fremantle ($900/wk), Beaconsfield (WA) ($850/wk), White Gum Valley ($880/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is South Fremantle from Perth CBD?
South Fremantle is 34 minutes by car, or 56 minutes by public transport, or 47 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 South Fremantle affordable to buy in?
The median house price in South Fremantle is $1.8M, up 16.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $845K. For renters, median weekly rent is $950/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fremantle ($1.5M), Beaconsfield (WA) ($1.4M), White Gum Valley ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
South Fremantle is a laid-back, characterful suburb where the beach is a daily ritual and the arts are taken seriously. South Beach draws everyone from dolphin-watchers to NYE revellers, while the brooding Power Station silhouette defines the skyline. South Terrace pulses with cafes and bars, and the community wears its bohemian, independent identity with pride. Property is fiercely contested and prices have climbed sharply, but those who land here tend to stay.
At $1.75M and rent of $950/week, the local housing market is 72% above the Perth metro median. South Fremantle sits a 34-minute drive from the CBD (56 min by transit), and most residents drive (53%). The area's 13/100 safety rating is 39 points below the metro average of 52. The suburb's median age of 48 and household income of $1,914/week sit near the broader average.
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