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South Fremantle WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Fremantle, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Fremantle WA is 3,398 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Fremantle is $963 per week ($50,076 per year). Median rent in South Fremantle is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). South Fremantle has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. South Fremantle has a population density of 2224.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Fremantle is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Fremantle is $2,249.
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South Fremantle Population
South Fremantle Median Income & Rent
South Fremantle Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Fremantle Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Fremantle Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Fremantle Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Fremantle Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Fremantle Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Fremantle Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Fremantle Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Fremantle Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Fremantle Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Fremantle Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Fremantle Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Fremantle Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Fremantle Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Fremantle Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Fremantle School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Fremantle Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Fremantle Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Fremantle Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Fremantle How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Fremantle Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Fremantle Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Fremantle Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Fremantle Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Fremantle Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Fremantle Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Fremantle Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Fremantle Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Fremantle Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Fremantle Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Fremantle When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Fremantle Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Fremantle Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Fremantle Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Fremantle Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Fremantle Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Fremantle
What is the population of South Fremantle WA?
The population of South Fremantle WA is 3,398 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2224.5 people per km².South Fremantle is ranked #2,174 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Fremantle?
The median personal income in South Fremantle WA is $963 per week, or $50,076 per year.The median household income is $1,914 per week.Family income is $2,598 per week.South Fremantle is ranked #1,495 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Fremantle?
Median rent in South Fremantle WA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Fremantle ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Fremantle?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Fremantle WA is $2,249. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Fremantle?
The median age in South Fremantle WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Fremantle a good suburb to live in?
South Fremantle is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,398.The median income is $963/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51368. All dollar figures in AUD.