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O'Connor

WA 6163 • Western Australia

460
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialSuburbanMid-RangeCommuter BeltHistoric

About O'Connor

O'Connor is a predominantly industrial suburb of Perth, located within the City of Fremantle in Western Australia, approximately 9 kilometres south of Perth CBD. Established in 1955 and named after the celebrated Irish-Australian engineer C. Y. O'Connor — responsible for the Fremantle Harbour and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme — the suburb covers just under 2 square kilometres. Despite its industrial character, O'Connor is home to around 460 residents alongside its significant commercial and light industrial operations.

O'Connor's Stock Road forms a busy commercial spine lined with major retailers, automotive services, electronics stores, and hardware outlets, making it a practical destination for Perth's southern suburbs. The suburb sits adjacent to Fremantle, White Gum Valley, and Palmyra, providing residents with easy access to Fremantle's vibrant café scene, markets, and beach lifestyle just minutes away. Transperth bus services connect O'Connor to Fremantle and wider Perth, and the suburb's central location provides convenient access to the Kwinana Freeway and Stirling Highway.

O'Connor falls under postcode 6163 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willagee (South Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6163
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Tangney
State Electorate
Willagee (South Metropolitan)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.08°, 115.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.90 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Fremantle
3.5 km
Not walkable
Murdoch
5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Route 107, 518 — Fremantle Station / Perth CBD 10-15 min to Fremantle; 45-55 min to Perth CBD

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
Bus to Fremantle Station then Fremantle Line train (~40 min total)
By Car (Peak)
20-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-25 min

🛣️ Good access via Kwinana Freeway and Stock Road; Fremantle Station accessible by bus

Walkability Car-Dependent

O'Connor has limited residential amenities; the Stock Road retail strip is accessible by car but most errands require driving

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
460
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O'Connor known for? +

O'Connor is known as a predominantly industrial suburb within the City of Fremantle, named after the renowned engineer C. Y. O'Connor. Stock Road runs through the suburb and is home to major hardware, electronics, and automotive retailers.

How far is O'Connor from Perth CBD? +

O'Connor is approximately 9 kilometres south of Perth CBD, typically a 20 to 35 minute drive depending on traffic, with good access via the Kwinana Freeway.

Does O'Connor have public transport? +

O'Connor is served by Transperth bus routes connecting to Fremantle Station, from which the Fremantle Line train runs to Perth CBD. The nearest train station is Fremantle, approximately 3.5 km away.

What is the population of O'Connor? +

O'Connor (WA) had a population of approximately 460 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting its predominantly industrial land use with a small residential component.

Is O'Connor a good place to live? +

O'Connor offers affordable suburban living close to Fremantle's vibrant lifestyle precinct and with good freeway access to Perth, though its industrial surroundings mean it's more functional than scenic. It suits those who value proximity to Fremantle and central Perth.

What is the postcode for O'Connor? +

The postcode for O'Connor, Western Australia is 6163.