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Fremantle, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Fremantle is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 8,616. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,616 Population 676/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$34,510 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$34,510 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,616
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density676/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,510
Per Capita$34,510
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership57.3%
Housing Units3,446

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population8,616
Population Density676 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-32.0563°, 115.7456°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$34,510
Median Age41.0 years

About Fremantle

Fremantle is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 8,616. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Fremantle has a population of 8,616 with a density of 676 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,616
Total Population
676
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
12.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fremantle vs Australia Average

The median household income in Fremantle is $34,510, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,510 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $664, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 819 business establishments.

Income: Fremantle vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$34,510
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,510
Avg Weekly Wage$664

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)819

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fremantle is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,446 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.3%
Owner-Occupied57.3%
Renter-Occupied42.7%
Housing Units3,446

Property Tax

Climate in Fremantle

Fremantle has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.1° 22.1
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.3° 12.5
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 28.8° 19.3
Apr 20.3°C / 69°F 15.3° / 25.3° 38.1
May 17.4°C / 63°F 12.6° / 22.1° 87.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 126.3
Jul 14°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.4° 150.4
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.8° 119.6
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11° / 19.9° 80.7
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22.3° 43.8
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 14.9° / 25.6° 23.0
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.8° 8.9
Fremantle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density676/sq mi
Coordinates-32.0563°N, 115.7456°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 12, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 126 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 142 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 133 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 141 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 131 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 140 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 150 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 51 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 124 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 116 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 148 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 132 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 138 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 92 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 130 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.4 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest

Fremantle has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Fremantle

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Curtin College of the Arts - - - -
Christian Brothers College - - - -
Lance Holt School - - - -
The Studio School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
Fremantle Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fremantle

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave - AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth - MP3 320 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Fremantle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Granary Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Pilots Boatshed
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Salt Store
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
The Rockingham Museum
Tractor Musem
Wadjemup Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Fremantle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fremantle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Malaga Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Morley Markets
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Stock Road Market
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Hotels in Fremantle

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bannister 22 Hotel
Be. Fremantle
Hougoumont Hotel
Quest Fremantle
The Esplanade Hotel

Restaurants in Fremantle

61 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akira
Angel's House
Anglesea
Anglesea
Authentic Indian Cuisine
Bathers Beach House
Benny's
Bhutanese Bites
Bread In Common
Bun Mi
Capri
Char Char Bull
Cicerello's
Dumpling Time
Eda Izakaya
Emily Taylor
Fomoto
Frida Mexicana
Gage Roads Brew Co
Gypsy Tapas
H&C Urban Winery
Haru Sushi n Bento
Joy Kitchen
Kailis' Fish Market Café
Komatsu
La Sosta
Lapa
Lions And Tigers
Little Creatures
Lo Kong Kee Hong Kong BBQ
Lola's
Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill
Moon & Mary
Mumbai Rocks
Mussel Bar
Nunzio's
Ocean's Japanese
Oriental Noodle House
Ostro Italian
Palace Patisserie
Pasta Addiction
Pizza Bella Roma
Pizza Bella Roma
Sala
Sana
Sana Middle Eastern Restaurant
Sandrino
Short Order
Siam Kitchen
Smash Grill
Spice Market
Suku
Sushi Hiro
The Cray
The Little Seoul
The Mill Bakehouse
Tonic + Ginger
Twin Fin
Vin Populi
Woodfired
Yin Yang Wok & Soup Bar

Cafes in Fremantle

62 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aunty Lucy's Cakery
Best Wishes
Bodhi's Bakehouse
Boost
Breaks
Breglia Piccolo's Lunch Bar
Broody Hen
Caffissimo
Cassia
Chalkys
Chez Suteki
Coccolicco
Coffee +Art
Cos Baby
Crosta
Culley's
D'Angelo Cafe
Elsa
Espresso Enforcer
Festal Cafe
Flint + Ember Coffee
Flora & Fauna
Freo Icecream & Waffles
Freo Merchant
Fry'd
Gesha Coffee Co
Get Chunky
Ghetto Blaster
Gimlet
Gino's
Good Things
Grumpy Sailor
High on 55
Hush
Il Brutto
Kazoomies
Kenzie's Coffee
Kokomo's
Ladies Auxilliary Kiosk
Lawley's Cafe & Bakery
Leisure Cafe
Little French Nest
Moore and Moore
No Escape Cafe
Otis & Mave
Panache
Plated
Rustic Spoon
San Churro
Sisko Store
Swedish Cafe
T.O.P. Coffee and Tea
T4 Tea For U
The Bistrot Cafe
The Prestige Italian Cafè
The Salty Beetroot
True Brew
Two Fat Wombats
Unwind on Wray
Utopia Fremantle
Vanilla Bean
Viet Pho Cafe

Cinemas in Fremantle

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoyts Millenium
Luna on SX

Theatres in Fremantle

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curtin Theatre
Freo.Social
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Victoria Hall

Monuments in Fremantle

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Explorers' Monument
Taylor Memorial Drinking Fountain and Horse Trough
The Jetty
Vasco da Gama Memorial

Dentists in Fremantle

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apple Dental Centre
Mouth Works Dental
On Point Dental

Train Stations in Fremantle

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fremantle

Bus Stations in Fremantle

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fremantle Station

Banks in Fremantle

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bankwest
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
NAB Business Banking
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Fremantle

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fomo Freo
Fomo Freo

Gyms in Fremantle

7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
AU #1447078939
Float Fremantle
Go Slo Studio
SpeedFit
SpringIntoFitness
Yogalab

Breweries in Fremantle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery
Calamity's Rod
Homestead Brewery
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Fremantle

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Fremantle

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Midway-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport
Wheeler Drome-Small Airport
Wheeler Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fremantle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fremantle LPO

Treatment Centers in Fremantle

50 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Horizons physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit
Leeming Medical Centre
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fremantle

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fremantle Church
Fremantle Wesley Uniting Church
Saint John's Anglican Church
Scots Presbyterian Church
St Patrick's Basilica

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fremantle

What is the population of Fremantle?

Fremantle has a population of 8,616 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 676 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Fremantle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,510, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fremantle?

Fremantle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Fremantle?

The unemployment rate in Fremantle is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $664. There are 819 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fremantle?

The median home value in Fremantle is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 57.3%.

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