Overall score
North Fremantle
54.1/100
South Fremantle
64.1/100
North Fremantle vs South Fremantle, WA Suburb Comparison
South Fremantle for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North FremantleSouth Fremantle
Crime rate
North Fremantle
53.7 / 1k
South Fremantle
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Fremantle
305
South Fremantle
415
Population
North Fremantle
3,947
South Fremantle
3,398
Metric leadNorth Fremantle 3South Fremantle 54 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 retireesSouth Fremantle
- Best for familiesSouth Fremantle
- Best for beach lifestyleSouth Fremantle
- 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 | North Fremantle | South Fremantle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 70.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 17 |
| Walkability | 73.5/100 | 95.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 415 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Population | 3,947 | 3,398 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, North Fremantle is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and South Fremantle is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
North Fremantle tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and a larger local community, while South Fremantle stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees may find North Fremantle the better fit, while families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools 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.