North Fremantle
WA 6159 • Greater Perth
About North Fremantle
North Fremantle is a historic inner suburb of Perth, situated on a peninsula approximately 15 kilometres south-west of the Perth CBD, within the City of Fremantle. The suburb is distinctively bounded by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Swan River to the east, giving it a rare dual-waterfront character. With a population of 3,947 and a median age of 48, it is an established, affluent community recording a median household income of around $2,387 per week and median weekly rents of $480.
North Fremantle offers a relaxed, village-like atmosphere with heritage buildings, tree-lined streets, and easy access to both Leighton Beach and the Swan River foreshore. The suburb has its own railway station on Stirling Highway, served by the Fremantle Line, providing direct connections to Fremantle (3 kilometres south) and Perth City in approximately 25 minutes. Local cafes, boutique bars, and a strong sense of community make it popular with professionals, artists, and families who value coastal living without sacrificing city access. The historic Dingo Flour Mill and the Leighton Marshalling Yard area add a layer of industrial heritage to the suburb's character.
North Fremantle falls under postcode 6159 and is governed by the Fremantle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fremantle, while state elections fall under the Cottesloe electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6159
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6159, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6159; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
113 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth routes along Stirling Highway — Fremantle / Perth CBD 5-10 min to Fremantle; 25-30 min to Perth City
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Stirling Highway and Curtin Avenue are primary routes; excellent public transport via Fremantle Line
Local cafes, beach, and river foreshore are walkable; larger shopping trips require a short drive or train to Fremantle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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30 John Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 363
- 2. South Africa 93
- 3. New Zealand 71
- 4. United States 53
- 5. Scotland 51
- 6. Germany 31
- 7. Ireland 31
- 8. Malaysia 25
- 9. Italy 21
- 10. Zimbabwe 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)