Overall score
Fremantle
63.6/100
North Fremantle
54.1/100
Fremantle vs North Fremantle, WA Suburb Comparison
Fremantle for retirees and beach lifestyle; North Fremantle for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FremantleNorth Fremantle
Crime rate
Fremantle
53.7 / 1k
North Fremantle
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fremantle
1,303
North Fremantle
305
Population
Fremantle
9,251
North Fremantle
3,947
Metric leadFremantle 9North Fremantle 12 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFremantle
- Best for familiesNorth Fremantle
- Best for beach lifestyleFremantle
- Best for best valueFremantle
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Fremantle | North Fremantle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,303 | 305 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Population | 9,251 | 3,947 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Fremantle is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while North Fremantle is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Fremantle pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas North Fremantle is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Fremantle suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas North Fremantle is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.