Average rent in Fremantle - South, WA2026

Fremantle - South sits in the Fremantle local government area, 16km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 15,372 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 26% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,372

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Perth
16 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
77%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Fremantle

Renting in Fremantle - South

Fremantle - South runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (71% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 26% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (77%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 42 and a population around 15,372. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 29% of residents were born overseas. Fremantle - South is 16km from Perth, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Fremantle - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Fremantle - South, WA was $350. 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 Fremantle - South rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Fremantle - South came in at $350 — 4% above. Fremantle - South sits 16km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 77% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Fremantle - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Fremantle - South's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater 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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