Fremantle, WA 6245
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $385/wk Median
- 37.1% Renters
Fremantle Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.7k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $385
- To the CBD
- 33.3km
- Walkability
- 5.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Fremantle Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Fremantle is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,720 residents, a substantial 37.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $385 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Fremantle
Fremantle Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Fremantle Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Fremantle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Fremantle
Real questions renters ask before moving to Fremantle.
How far is Fremantle from the Perth CBD?
Fremantle is approximately 33km from the Perth CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 43-58 minutes.
What's the community like in Fremantle?
Locals describe Fremantle as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 16,720, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Fremantle a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Fremantle has a 37.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Fremantle walkable?
Fremantle carries a walkability score of 5.7/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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