North Fremantle WA Property Investment
Fremantle · 6159 · Score: 77/100 · Buy
North Fremantle Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Estimated revenue assumes year-round availability. Non-hosted short-stays are night-capped in some councils (e.g. 60 nights across most of Byron Shire, 180 in Ballina, Muswellbrook and parts of Greater Sydney) and levied in Victoria — the legal cap can cut achievable income well below this figure. Run STR Check for the rules on a specific address.
North Fremantle WA Investment Brief
BUY — 2.2% gross yield on a $2,020,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
North Fremantle has compounded at 3.7%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $2,020,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 72 days (buyers have negotiating room).
- Median house: $2,020,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $1,449,701
- Gross yield: 2.2% | Net yield: 0.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 3,947 | Owner-occupier rate: 66% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 0.9% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $875/wk | Days on market: 72 (worsening)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- METRONET (Perth Rail Expansion) (Under Construction)
- Perth City Deal (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If North Fremantle maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $2,323,000 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in North Fremantle pull back 10-15% from $2,020,000, with vacancy rising to 1.6% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Claremont (WA): $2,463,010 median, 2.7% yield, 8.9% 1yr growth
- Floreat (WA): $2,430,000 median, 3.0% yield, 6.0% 1yr growth
- Woodlands (WA): $1,950,000 median, 2.9% yield, 57.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
North Fremantle presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.2% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,818,000 – $2,222,000
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.7% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- +Strong population growth (3.4%/yr) driving demand
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.9%) — upward price pressure
- −Slow market (72 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (1206 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-06
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
196
2020
138
2021
156
2022
236
2023
480
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6159
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
3,947
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
7/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on North Fremantle WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $875/wk median rent for North Fremantle. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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