Living in Fremantle, Perth

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Perth dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,250/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 30 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Perth areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, maritime, markets tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Victoria Park. For a shorter commute, see Northbridge.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Perth Busport Zone A as the nearest rail stop, Urban Orchard as nearby green space and Coles as the nearest supermarket around the Fremantle reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Fremantle, Perth?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fremantle costs $2,100 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,700/month.

Is Fremantle safe for expats?

Fremantle has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Fremantle to Perth center?

The commute from Fremantle to Perth city center takes approximately 30 minutes by metro.

What is Fremantle like to live in?

Historic port city. Heritage architecture, Fremantle Markets, craft breweries, and maritime atmosphere. In our data it is tagged as historic, maritime, markets.