Average rent in East Fremantle, WA2026

East Fremantle is part of the East Fremantle council area and sits 13km out from the Perth CBD, with around 7,819 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,819

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
13 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
15%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
East Fremantle

Renting in East Fremantle

East Fremantle commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $420/week — about 25% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (76% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (66%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 7,819, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. East Fremantle is 13km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in East Fremantle?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in East Fremantle, WA was $420. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does East Fremantle rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while East Fremantle came in at $420 — 25% above. East Fremantle sits 13km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 66% separate houses and 15% flats).
Which suburbs near East Fremantle have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than East Fremantle's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Kingsley, East Perth, Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra. Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, Leeming, Jandakot sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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