Fremantle Western Australia Map

About Fremantle, Western Australia

Fremantle is a locality in the City Of Fremantle local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,616. The locality covers an area of 5.5 km², giving a population density of about 1575.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southwest of Perth. Fremantle is located at 32.0526°S, 115.7609°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6160.

Fremantle breathes in the salty air where the Indian Ocean kisses the Swan River's mouth, a place of ochre cliffs and sandy shores that have long drawn life to this southwestern corner of the continent. It lies 14.2 km south-west of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 12.1 km west of Willetton. The land here rolls gently towards the coast, its undulating terrain sculpted by wind and water, a landscape that feels both ancient and ever-present. Sunlight, a bright, almost brassy hue in the summer months, softens to a pearly glow as the day draws to a close, casting long shadows across the harbour and the weathered facades of its historic buildings. The very air seems to carry a tang of brine and blooming jacaranda, a sensory prelude to the character of Fremantle, a port city with a soul as robust and enduring as the granite outcrops that punctuate its coastline.

The story of Fremantle is deeply entwined with its role as a gateway, a place of arrival and departure since the earliest days of European settlement. Established as the first colonial settlement in the Swan River Colony, its strategic harbour soon became central to the region's development, a bustling hub of trade and industry. For much of its history, Fremantle's economy was powered by the sea – fishing fleets brought their bounty ashore, and the bustling port facilitated the export of Western Australia's rich mineral and agricultural wealth. This maritime heritage is still palpable, evident in the working harbour and the enduring presence of industries that continue to connect Fremantle to the wider world, drawing sustenance and prosperity from the ocean's vast larder.

A vibrant cultural heart beats within Fremantle, a place where the echoes of its past blend with a dynamic contemporary spirit. While professional sporting franchises may not call Fremantle home directly, the city hums with the energy of its proximity to larger sporting arenas and the passionate local support for Western Australian teams across AFL, NRL, A-League, Big Bash League, and Super Rugby. The annual Fremantle Festival, a celebration of arts, music, and local heritage, captures the city's unique character, a colourful tapestry woven from its multicultural population and its bohemian leanings. World-famous landmarks like the iconic Fremantle Prison stand as stoic reminders of its convict past, while the golden sands of nearby beaches beckon with the promise of sun-drenched afternoons. Renowned institutions like the University of Notre Dame Australia contribute to the intellectual life of Fremantle, fostering a spirit of inquiry and creativity. The city has nurtured a constellation of famous individuals, from acclaimed musicians whose melodies have resonated globally to actors whose performances have graced international screens, each a testament to the enduring allure and creative spark of Fremantle.

About This Fremantle Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fremantle, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Fremantle, in the City Of Fremantle local government area.

Detailed location data for Fremantle includes the postcode (6160), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Fremantle), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.

Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fremantle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.