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Fremantle Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Fremantle Compares
Fremantle vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Fremantle | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,822 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Fremantle is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6160. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD, within the Fremantle local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 5.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Fremantle has a population of 9,251 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,822, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The Indigenous population is 156 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Fremantle includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 4,068 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Rental properties account for 42.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fremantle scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Fremantle area, including John Curtin College Of The Arts, Christian Brothers' College, East Fremantle Primary School and others.
Fremantle is part of the Fremantle statistical area in Western Australia.
Fremantle Details
| Postcode | 6160 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9,251 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,822/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,021/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1671/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,068 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 156 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0539328 |
| Longitude | 115.7604781 |
| Distance from Perth | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Fremantle |
| Local Government | Fremantle |
| Federal Electorate | Fremantle |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 986 (10.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,000 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,983 (32.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,571 (27.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,705 (18.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 725 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 677 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 332 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 295 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 277 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 149 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 44 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 477 (11.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,898 (47.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,237 (30.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 400 (10.0%) |
Schools in Fremantle
Suburbs Near Fremantle
More Fremantle Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.