Fremantle vs Beaconsfield

In both, most households own their home. In Fremantle, most households are people living alone. In Beaconsfield, the large majority of homes are detached houses. On these figures, Fremantle tends to suit young adults and people living alone.

Which one suits you?

There is no overall winner — the suburb that suits a family with school-age kids is routinely the wrong one for someone commuting into the city. So each of these answers its own question, against a checklist you can see, using the same figures in the tables below.

Families with school-age kids

Beaconsfield

ahead on 3 of the 6 things we measure here

  • has more separate houses rather than flats (79% vs 40%)
  • is already more of a family suburb (56% vs 34%)
  • carries lower crime risk (77/100 vs 93/100)
  • But Fremantle has more schools inside the suburb (11 vs 4)

Weighs schools, house stock, crime, parks, childcare, and who already lives there.

First-home buyers

Beaconsfield

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • has cheaper land ($560,000 vs $2,530,000)

Weighs house prices, unit prices, land prices, and mortgage stress.

Renters

They split

one each way, out of the 3 things we measure here

  • Fremantle has a bigger rental market to choose from (43% vs 26%)
  • Beaconsfield has cheaper rent ($350/wk vs $380/wk)

Weighs rent, rental stress, and how much is for rent.

Commuting to the city

Too close to call

Nothing among the 4 things we measure here separates them by enough to be worth acting on.

Weighs distance, drive time, rail access, and walkability.

Downsizers and retirees

Fremantle

ahead on 2 of the 5 things we measure here

  • has more units and townhouses to downsize into (60% vs 21%)
  • has more GPs (7 vs 3)
  • But Beaconsfield carries lower crime risk (77/100 vs 93/100)

Weighs smaller dwellings, who already lives there, GPs, walkability, and crime.

Investors

They split

one each way, out of the 2 things we measure here

  • Fremantle is growing faster (12.7% vs 6.6%)
  • Beaconsfield returns a higher gross yield on houses (3.6% vs 3.1%)

Weighs house yield and population growth.

Where they sit

Fremantle and Beaconsfield drawn to the same scale. Both outlines are shown together, so the map answers whether they share a border and how their areas compare.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Hides rows where both suburbs match

Bars start at zero. Scores, risks and rankings are drawn against their full 0–100 range; other rows are drawn in proportion to the larger of the two.

Side by side, out of 100

Risks are inverted — shown as safety and low exposure — so a longer bar always means better.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Walkability 83 / 80
Fremantle — Walkability: 83/100 Beaconsfield — Walkability: 80/100
Safety 7 / 23
Fremantle — Safety: 7/100 Beaconsfield — Safety: 23/100
Low fire risk 100 / 100
Fremantle — Low fire risk: 100/100 Beaconsfield — Low fire risk: 100/100
Low flood risk 75 / 100
Fremantle — Low flood risk: 75/100 Beaconsfield — Low flood risk: 100/100

Demographics

Fremantle has more residents (9,251 vs 5,315).

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Population 9,251
+43% vs other
 5,315
Population trend (2016 → 2021) +12.7% +6.6%
Median age 41 42
Median household income $94,744/yr $95,524/yr
Median weekly rent $380/wk
+8% vs other
 $350/wk

Age profile

Share of residents in each band, 2021 Census.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
0-4 3.8% / 6.3%
Fremantle — 0-4: 3.8% Beaconsfield — 0-4: 6.3%
5-14 6.9% / 11.3%
Fremantle — 5-14: 6.9% Beaconsfield — 5-14: 11.3%
15-19 4.0% / 5.0%
Fremantle — 15-19: 4.0% Beaconsfield — 15-19: 5.0%
20-24 6.8% / 5.1%
Fremantle — 20-24: 6.8% Beaconsfield — 20-24: 5.1%
25-34 18.3% / 11.3%
Fremantle — 25-34: 18.3% Beaconsfield — 25-34: 11.3%
35-44 14.0% / 14.1%
Fremantle — 35-44: 14.0% Beaconsfield — 35-44: 14.1%
45-54 14.0% / 14.8%
Fremantle — 45-54: 14.0% Beaconsfield — 45-54: 14.8%
55-64 13.8% / 12.8%
Fremantle — 55-64: 13.8% Beaconsfield — 55-64: 12.8%
65-74 11.2% / 10.4%
Fremantle — 65-74: 11.2% Beaconsfield — 65-74: 10.4%
75-84 5.4% / 6.3%
Fremantle — 75-84: 5.4% Beaconsfield — 75-84: 6.3%
85+ 1.8% / 2.8%
Fremantle — 85+: 1.8% Beaconsfield — 85+: 2.8%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (18.3%).

Who lives together

Household composition, 2021 Census.

Fremantle 55.5% lone person
Fremantle — Lone Person: 55.5% Fremantle — Couple Families: 22.9% Fremantle — One Parent Families: 11.1% Fremantle — Group Household: 9.3% Fremantle — Other Families: 1.1%
Beaconsfield 36.6% lone person
Beaconsfield — Lone Person: 36.6% Beaconsfield — Couple Families: 38.8% Beaconsfield — One Parent Families: 17.0% Beaconsfield — Group Household: 6.1% Beaconsfield — Other Families: 1.5%
Lone Person Couple Families One Parent Families Group Household Other Families

Who owns and who rents

Occupied private dwellings by tenure, 2021 Census.

Fremantle 42.7% renting
Fremantle — Owned Outright: 29.2% Fremantle — Mortgage: 28.1% Fremantle — Renting: 42.7%
Beaconsfield 26.4% renting
Beaconsfield — Owned Outright: 37.3% Beaconsfield — Mortgage: 36.3% Beaconsfield — Renting: 26.4%
Owned outright Mortgage Renting

Where residents were born

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents, 2021 Census. A dash means that country is not among the suburb's own eight largest.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
England 8.8% / 7.9%
Fremantle — England: 8.8% Beaconsfield — England: 7.9%
Italy 1.9% / 3.9%
Fremantle — Italy: 1.9% Beaconsfield — Italy: 3.9%
New Zealand 2.2% / 1.9%
Fremantle — New Zealand: 2.2% Beaconsfield — New Zealand: 1.9%
Ireland 1.2% / 1.0%
Fremantle — Ireland: 1.2% Beaconsfield — Ireland: 1.0%
Scotland 1.2% / 0.9%
Fremantle — Scotland: 1.2% Beaconsfield — Scotland: 0.9%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (8.8%).

Qualifications

Highest non-school qualification, residents 15+, 2021 Census.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Bachelor Degree 22.9% / 18.5%
Fremantle — Bachelor Degree: 22.9% Beaconsfield — Bachelor Degree: 18.5%
Certificate III & IV 9.5% / 10.9%
Fremantle — Certificate III & IV: 9.5% Beaconsfield — Certificate III & IV: 10.9%
Postgraduate Degree 10.7% / 7.3%
Fremantle — Postgraduate Degree: 10.7% Beaconsfield — Postgraduate Degree: 7.3%
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 8.2% / 8.0%
Fremantle — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 8.2% Beaconsfield — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 8.0%
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 3.6% / 3.4%
Fremantle — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 3.6% Beaconsfield — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 3.4%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (22.9%).

What people live in

Occupied private dwellings by structure, 2021 Census.

Fremantle 39.9% houses
Fremantle — Houses: 39.9% Fremantle — Townhouses: 32.1% Fremantle — Flats / Apartments: 28.0%
Beaconsfield 79.3% houses
Beaconsfield — Houses: 79.3% Beaconsfield — Townhouses: 17.0% Beaconsfield — Flats / Apartments: 3.6%
Houses Townhouses Flats / Apartments

Property market

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Median house price $1,423,500 $1,326,500
Median unit price $698,250 $735,500
Median land price $2,530,000 $560,000
Typical days to sell (houses) 49 days
from 135 sales
 20 days
from 74 sales

House price by bedroom count

Only bed counts both suburbs published enough sales for. Sale counts are shown because the buckets differ in depth.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
2 bed $1.15M / $1.01M
Fremantle — 2 bed: $1.15M (51 sales) Beaconsfield — 2 bed: $1.01M (17 sales)

51 vs 17 sales

3 bed $1.49M / $1.3M
Fremantle — 3 bed: $1.49M (80 sales) Beaconsfield — 3 bed: $1.3M (67 sales)

80 vs 67 sales

4 bed $1.55M / $1.53M
Fremantle — 4 bed: $1.55M (33 sales) Beaconsfield — 4 bed: $1.53M (42 sales)

33 vs 42 sales

5 bed $2.86M / $1.42M
Fremantle — 5 bed: $2.86M (5 sales) Beaconsfield — 5 bed: $1.42M (5 sales)

5 vs 5 sales

Development activity

Fremantle Beaconsfield
New dwellings approved 176
across Fremantle
same for both
Approvals change year on year -27%
same for both

Gross rental yield

Gross — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. From median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Houses 3.1%
$882/wk on $1.5M
 3.6%
$875/wk on $1.28M
Units 5.9%
$700/wk on $619K
 —

Ranking within WA

Fremantle Beaconsfield
House price —
same for both
Income Higher than 59% of WA Higher than 60% of WA
Schools Higher than 43% of WA Higher than 85% of WA
Walkability Higher than 97% of WA Higher than 95% of WA
Affordability —
same for both
EV adoption Higher than 94% of WA Higher than 95% of WA
NBN connectivity Higher than 78% of WA Higher than 81% of WA
Rental yield (houses) Higher than 8% of WA Higher than 15% of WA
Rental yield (units) Higher than 75% of WA —

Liveability

Beaconsfield scores higher overall (79 vs 62).

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Grade B A
Score 62/100 79/100
Socio-economic band very advantaged area
decile 9/10
same for both

Risk profile

Fremantle carries more flood risk (25 vs 0); Fremantle carries more crime risk (93 vs 77).

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Bushfire None
0/100
same for both
Crime High
93/100
 High
77/100
Flood Low
25/100
 None
0/100
Coastal erosion Moderate
47/100
 None
0/100
Aircraft noise None
0/100
same for both
Industrial facilities nearby 11
within 5 km
 12
within 5 km

Schools

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Inside the suburb 11 4
Rated above peers 2
same for both
Rated at peers 2 0
Rated below peers 2
same for both
Universities within 10 km 2
The University of Notre Dame Australia - Fremantle, 0.0 km
 2
The University of Notre Dame Australia - Fremantle, 2.0 km
Full-time students aged 15–24 3.0% 2.2%

Schools in Fremantle

  • East Fremantle Primary School Government · Primary above peers
  • John Curtin College Of The Arts Government · Secondary above peers
  • Fremantle Primary School Government · Primary at peers
  • St Patrick's Primary School Catholic · Primary at peers
  • Christian Brothers' College Catholic · Secondary below peers
  • Lance Holt School Independent · Primary below peers

Schools in Beaconsfield

  • Fremantle College Government · Secondary above peers
  • Winterfold Primary School Government · Primary above peers
  • Beaconsfield Primary School Government · Primary below peers
  • Christ the King School Catholic · Primary below peers

Amenities in the suburb

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Supermarkets 2 1
Cafes & restaurants 137 4
Parks & reserves 15 8
Childcare 7 6
GPs 7 3
Pharmacies 9 1
Hospitals 1 0
Police stations 1 0
Banks & Bank@Post 5 0
Fuel stations 2 0
EV chargers 3 0

Mobility

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Walkability score 83/100 80/100
Distance to Perth 21.5 km 22.9 km
+7% vs other
Drive time (normal traffic) 26 min 28 min
Public transport score 94/100
Rail · Bus
 94/100
Bus
Peak arrivals per hour 786.8
7-9am + 5-7pm
 199.8
7-9am + 5-7pm
Median peak wait 0 min
scheduled, not actual
same for both
Electric vehicle share 2.0%
postcode 6160
 2.2%
postcode 6162
Rooftop solar per 100 dwellings 26
postcode 6160
 45
postcode 6162

How people get to work

Method of travel on census day 2021 — which fell during COVID restrictions, so working from home is inflated and every travel mode understated.

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Car (driver) 57.4% / 69.0%
Fremantle — Car (driver): 57.4% Beaconsfield — Car (driver): 69.0%
Worked from Home 14.1% / 11.3%
Fremantle — Worked from Home: 14.1% Beaconsfield — Worked from Home: 11.3%
Train 7.7% / 5.4%
Fremantle — Train: 7.7% Beaconsfield — Train: 5.4%
Walked Only 8.7% / 2.5%
Fremantle — Walked Only: 8.7% Beaconsfield — Walked Only: 2.5%
Bus 5.1% / 4.1%
Fremantle — Bus: 5.1% Beaconsfield — Bus: 4.1%
Car (passenger) 3.7% / 4.9%
Fremantle — Car (passenger): 3.7% Beaconsfield — Car (passenger): 4.9%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (69.0%).

Setting

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Elevation 38 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
 13 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
Distance to the ocean 1.7 km
2.1 km to a named beach
 1.7 km
1.7 km to a named beach

NBN connectivity

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Connectivity score 64/100 68/100
Most common technology Fibre to the node
same for both
Full-fibre (FTTP) share 29%
7,423 premises
 43%
2,704 premises

Climate

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Annual rainfall 716 mm 745 mm
Summer max (Jan) 29.8°C 31.4°C
Winter min (Jul) 10.4°C 7.6°C

Council rates

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Average residential rate $4,033/yr
same for both
Council Fremantle
same for both

Federal electorate

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Division Fremantle
same for both
Member Josh Wilson
same for both
Party Australian Labor Party
same for both

First Home Owner Grant

Fremantle Beaconsfield
Grant amount $10,000
same for both
Property price cap $800,000
same for both
Eligibility New
same for both

Tags

Fremantle

Coastal Easy Commute Middle-Ring Parks Professionals Townhouses Transport Hub

Beaconsfield

Coastal Easy Commute Middle-Ring Parks Professionals Transport Hub

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