Overall score
Fremantle
63.6/100
South Fremantle
64.1/100
Fremantle vs South Fremantle, WA Suburb Comparison
Fremantle for retirees and beach lifestyle; South Fremantle for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FremantleSouth Fremantle
Crime rate
Fremantle
55.3 / 1k
South Fremantle
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fremantle
1,303
South Fremantle
415
Population
Fremantle
9,251
South Fremantle
3,398
Metric leadFremantle 7South Fremantle 32 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 familiesSouth Fremantle
- Best for beach lifestyleFremantle
- Best for investmentSouth Fremantle
- Best for best valueSouth Fremantle
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 | South Fremantle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 70.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 95.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,303 | 415 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Population | 9,251 | 3,398 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Fremantle reads as a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone; South Fremantle is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Fremantle pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas South Fremantle is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Fremantle the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer South Fremantle.
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.