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Fremantle
Fremantle — 'Freo' — is Perth's historic port city and cultural heart. Heritage streetscapes, live music, markets, breweries and a genuinely diverse community make it a favourite for creatives, professionals and families who want character over new-build.
Distance to Perth CBD
≈ 19 km south-west (25 min by car, 30 min by train)
Perth Airport
≈ 25 km to Perth Airport
Median house rent
Median weekly house rent: $800–$950 (3–4 bed character home)
Demographics & feel
- Population: ≈ 8,500
- Median age: 39 years
- Who lives here: Mixed — young professionals, creatives, families
- Vibe: Bohemian, historic, arts and food scene
- Nearest beach: Bathers Beach and South Beach — walking distance
Transport & connectivity
- Fremantle train station — Fremantle line
- Kwinana Freeway / Stirling Hwy
- CAT free bus, ferry to Rottnest
Amenities & lifestyle
- Fremantle Markets (weekends)
- Cappuccino Strip on South Terrace
- Fremantle Prison (World Heritage)
- Bathers Beach & Esplanade
Growth outlook
Character stock is tightly held; ongoing renewal at Victoria Quay and East Fremantle is lifting long-term values.
Private & Catholic schools
Daycare, kindy & early learning
Nearest hospitals & medical
Vets & pet care
Things to do
- Saturday brunch on the Cappuccino Strip
- Fremantle Markets and Fremantle Prison tour
- Little Creatures Brewery on the harbour
- Ferry to Rottnest from B-Shed
Further reading & links
Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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