Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Fremantle

30 km²

Fremantle is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a large population.

It's also marked by somewhat more renters than the norm and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Fremantle, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population16,720▲ +26.2%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +4.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over19.5%Children under 1512.3%People in a de facto relationship17.4%▲ +20.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Fremantle, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)29.7%

Older adults (45–64)28.1%

Seniors (65+)19.5%

Children (0–14)12.3%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Fremantle, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (12%).

Never married45%
Married36%
Divorced12%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Fremantle, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia64.0%

England8.6%

New Zealand2.2%

Italy2.0%

South Africa1.2%

India0.5%

Philippines0.4%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Fremantle, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (13%).

English42.9%

Australian27.6%

Irish14.7%

Scottish12.5%

Italian8.1%

German4.7%

Dutch2.2%

Chinese1.6%

Indian1.0%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home12.0%

Language used at home

In Fremantle, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Italian (3%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only81.3%

Italian2.8%

Mandarin0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Vietnamese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion55.6%

Religious affiliation

In Fremantle, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion61%
Christianity36%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher42.2%

Highest year of school

In Fremantle, the largest group is Year 12 at 77%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1270.7%

Year 1010.7%

Year 115.7%

Year 9 or below4.4%

Highest qualification level

In Fremantle, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Certificate III / IV (16%).

Bachelor degree35.3%

Postgraduate degree15.8%

Certificate III / IV13.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.4%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In Fremantle, the largest group is Society & culture at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (15%).

Society & culture15.3%

Management & commerce14.4%

Health12.6%

Engineering & related11.1%

Education8.2%

Creative arts7.1%

Natural & physical sciences5.5%

Architecture & building5.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Agriculture & environment2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,059▲ +36.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,952▲ +37.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,822▲ +32.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week21.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.7%

Household income distribution

In Fremantle, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$1,500–$2,99925.0%

$650–$1,49920.3%

$4,000 or more19.4%

Under $65016.9%

$3,000–$3,99910.3%

Personal income distribution

In Fremantle, the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65032.4%

$650–$1,49925.5%

$1,500–$2,99922.8%

$3,000 or more10.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.0%People with a mental health condition10.9%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Fremantle, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (6%).

None62.6%

One condition19.7%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Fremantle, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health10.9%

Other condition8.9%

Arthritis7.8%

Asthma7.1%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer3.5%

Diabetes3.0%

Lung condition1.7%

Dementia1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.2%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid23.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.0%People living alone36.9%▲ +1.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Fremantle, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Fremantle, the largest group is 1 person at 37%, followed by 2 people (36%) and 3 people (14%).

1 person36.9%

2 people35.8%

3 people13.6%

4 people10.3%

5 people2.7%

6 or more0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$385▲ +20.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▼ -4.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting37.1%Homes owned outright30.6%Separate (detached) houses45.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms52.8%▲ +1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Fremantle, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

Rented38%
Owned outright31%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Fremantle, the largest group is Separate house at 46%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (28%) and Flat or apartment (26%).

Separate house46%
Townhouse / semi-detached28%
Flat or apartment26%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Fremantle, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 1 bedroom (13%).

3 bedrooms37.6%

2 bedrooms32.3%

1 bedroom12.7%

4 bedrooms12.6%

5 or more2.6%

Studio / none0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Fremantle, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and Under $200 (20%).

$350–$54934.6%

$200–$34920.6%

Under $20019.6%

$550–$74915.0%

$750 or more6.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Fremantle, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000 or more (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (22%).

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

$3,000 or more27.7%

$1,000–$1,79920.4%

Under $1,00012.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.1%▼ -27.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Fremantle, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and No vehicle (10%).

1 vehicle44.1%

2 vehicles34.3%

No vehicle10.1%

3 vehicles8.2%

4 or more3.4%

How people get to work

In Fremantle, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)50.6%

Worked at home12.2%

Walked5.8%

Train4.1%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Bus3.1%

Bicycle2.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years48.1%Recent arrivals from overseas12.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation64.5%Employed full-time57.5%

Industries people work in

In Fremantle, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance15.5%

Professional & technical12.9%

Education & training11.6%

Accommodation & food8.7%

Public administration & safety6.5%

Construction6.1%

Retail trade5.8%

Mining5.8%

Manufacturing3.9%

Other services3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Fremantle, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (16%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Professionals39.5%

Managers16.1%

Community & personal service11.5%

Technicians & trades9.4%

Clerical & administrative8.8%

Sales workers5.5%

Labourers5.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.5%

Areas within Fremantle

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Nearby areas

Cottesloe Mosman Park - Peppermint Grove Swanbourne - Mount Claremont East Fremantle City Beach North Coogee Fremantle - South Claremont (WA)

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