Western Australia location profile
East Fremantle WA 6158
Leafy, riverside suburb on the Swan River known for heritage streetscapes, village feel and a strong café and dining scene around George Street. Offers a relaxed coastal-river lifestyle with easy access to Fremantle and quality schools, parks and sporting clubs.
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Why families consider East Fremantle
Affluent, family-friendly and professional demographic with a mix of heritage cottages and contemporary river-view homes. Active outdoor lifestyle with sailing, rowing and cycling along the foreshore, plus a vibrant local food and arts culture.
Amenities & services
- George Street dining and boutique precinct
- Richmond Quarter retail and hospitality
- Tradewinds Hotel restaurant and bar
- The Left Bank riverside pub and bistro
- Local supermarkets and specialty grocers
- East Fremantle Medical Centre; nearby Fremantle Hospital
- Fremantle Library – Walyalup Civic Centre, Fremantle
- Palmyra Library – McKimmie Road, Palmyra
- AH Bracks Library + Creative Space – Canning Highway, Melville
Transport & connectivity
- Fremantle Station (Fremantle Line)
- North Fremantle Station (Fremantle Line)
- Transperth bus routes 910, 148, 158 along Canning Highway
- Canning Highway (State Route 6), Stirling Highway, Marmion Street, Preston Point Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- River foreshore paths for walking and cycling
- East Fremantle Yacht Club and Swan Yacht Club (sailing)
- East Fremantle Oval / Fremantle Community Park
- Preston Point sports fields (lacrosse, rugby, soccer)
- Sweetwater Rooftop Bar and local cafes
- Annual George Street Festival
- John Tonkin Park
- Preston Point Reserve
- Wauhop Park
- East Fremantle Foreshore Reserve
- Glasson Park
- Locke Park
- Richmond Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in East Fremantle and nearby Palmyra/Attadale; infant places often waitlisted, better availability for 2+ years.
- University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle Campus
- Murdoch University – Murdoch Campus
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus