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North Fremantle, WA 6159
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,565,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$1,325,000
market range $1.2M-$1.8M
Gross Yield (houses)
2.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+23.8%
market range +10.0% to +27.5%
Investment snapshot for North Fremantle
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North Fremantle market and investor summary
In North Fremantle, WA 6159, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.9%. House prices have moved +23.8% over the past year and +39.6% over three years. At 0.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in North Fremantle: people, income and schools
North Fremantle is home to around 3,947 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 20% over five years. The median age is 48, skewed a little older, and families account for 62% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $124,000 a year, or roughly $2,390 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
There are 37 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 14 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 61 for walkability and 18 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,947
- +20% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $124,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 37
- avg ICSEA 1152
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 14 km
- Walk score
- 61/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in North Fremantle
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What should I check before investing in North Fremantle?
North Fremantle has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +23.8% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +39.6% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in North Fremantle?
The median property price in North Fremantle, WA 6159 is $1.3M for units.
What rental yield does North Fremantle show?
The gross rental yield in North Fremantle is 2.9% for houses and 3.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for North Fremantle?
House prices in North Fremantle are up 23.8% over the past year and up 39.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in North Fremantle?
The current vacancy rate in North Fremantle is 0.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in North Fremantle?
North Fremantle has a population of approximately 3,947 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near North Fremantle?
There are 37 schools within roughly 5km of North Fremantle. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is North Fremantle's population growing?
The population of North Fremantle has grown about 20% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is North Fremantle from the CBD?
North Fremantle is about 14 km from the CBD.
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