Question 1

Is East Fremantle a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

East Fremantle sits on the south bank of the Swan River beside Fremantle and is marked by leafy streets, riverside parkland and a compact village centre. The suburb mixes well preserved Federation and interwar cottages with renovated townhouses and riverfront apartments, and residents make use of river promenades, jetties and parks, local cafés and small shops clustered around the village. Community sport at East Fremantle Oval is a regular draw, and Canning Highway keeps Fremantle’s dining and beaches within easy reach.

Demographically it reads as a suburb of families — couple families (with and without children) account for 86.6% of families — and most homes are owner-occupied (77.2%). Several council and state projects are under way, from a new community park and Oval upgrades to foreshore works and a housing diversity proposal, and bridge works have led to major traffic changes while construction proceeds. That mix of heritage housing, riverside amenity and local investment will suit families, professionals or anyone after a riverside neighbourhood with an established village feel.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in East Fremantle?

Accepted Answer

In East Fremantle, the median house price of $1,652,500 works out to about 13.9 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying a house well above what local households earned at that time. That multiple gives a quick sense of how far current house prices sit above local incomes recorded at the last Census.

Renting is different. A house rent of $950 a week would be about 41.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit at $675 a week would be about 29.5% of that weekly income, a moderate share. If you are renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most directly relevant figures to consider.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is East Fremantle a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in East Fremantle climbed 33.7% over the past 12 months, a strong rise, while house values increased by a solid 5.4% over the same period. On the income side, unit rents rose 5.5% (a solid gain) and house rents grew a more modest 2.7%.

For someone weighing East Fremantle as an investment, the figures show units delivered much stronger capital growth this year and also stronger rent growth than houses. Which of those outcomes matters more to you — capital growth or rental income — is the key question in deciding how to read these movements.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.65M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	5.4%	33.7%
Sold Past 3 months	14	6
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	10
Average rent Past 12 months	$950	$675
Change in rent Past 12 months	2.7%	5.5%

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