Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
7 Rose Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Fremantle Local Planning Scheme No. 4
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
South Fremantle is well-served by quality public schooling, with South Fremantle Primary and Fremantle Secondary College providing local catchment options. Families seeking alternatives have access to several respected Catholic and independent schools (Santa Maria, Christian Heritage, Aquinas) within a short radius. The area offers a good mix of established public schools and private choices.
Likely public catchment
South Fremantle is zoned for South Fremantle Primary School (K–6) and Fremantle Secondary College (7–12); verify catchment with the Department of Education and Training WA.
Nearby schools
South Fremantle Primary School
In catchmentFremantle Secondary College
In catchmentChristian Heritage College
Santa Maria Catholic Primary School
Aquinas Academy
Beaconsfield Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
7 Rose Street, South Fremantle is located in a residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property is well-positioned relative to major arterial roads, providing reasonable access to Perth's transport network without being directly on high-traffic corridors.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion on immediate residential streets. Morning and evening commute traffic may increase slightly on nearby South Terrace and Carrington Street, but Rose Street itself experiences typical residential traffic patterns.
Public Transport
South Fremantle railway station is approximately 800-900 meters away, providing regular Transperth train services. Multiple bus routes service the area, with stops within 200-300 meters on Alma Street and South Terrace.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Capo D'Orlando Drive (0.1km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Capo D'Orlando Drive
bus
South St after Lilly St
bus
Hampton Rd After Wray Av
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Wray Av Before Solomon St
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Hampton Rd After Culver St
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Edmund St After Watkins St
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Edmund St Before Watkins St
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Fishing Boat Harbour
bus
Hampton Rd After Culver St
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Clontarf Rd After Newmarket St
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Flood Risk
South Fremantle is located within the Swan River catchment and experiences medium flood risk due to its proximity to the Swan River and tidal/stormwater influences. Historical flood events and high water table conditions affect the suburb, particularly during heavy rainfall and high river flows. WA planning controls typically require flood-risk assessment and appropriate mitigation measures for new development in this locality.
Planning Controls
- •Flood Risk Management requirements under WA planning frameworks for properties within Swan River catchment
- •Requirement for flood level certification and finished floor level compliance for new development
- •Development setback and design standards for properties in close proximity to Swan River
- •Potential requirement for flood impact assessment during planning approval process
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
South Fremantle is a densely settled inner-suburb locality with predominantly urban development, minimal bushland, and good road access. The property is unlikely to fall within a mapped Bushfire Prone Area under WA DFES mapping. Bushfire risk is low, though residents should remain aware of potential ember attack during extreme fire weather events affecting distant bushland to the south and east.
Crime & Safety
South Fremantle experiences crime rates moderately above the Western Australian average, consistent with inner suburban Perth dynamics. The area shows particular concern in theft and assault categories, reflecting port-adjacent and mixed commercial-residential characteristics. Crime trends remain relatively stable year-to-year with no marked escalation or significant improvement.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
South Fremantle exhibits steady heritage-led mixed-use and residential infill activity, with council-backed urban renewal focused on precinct activation rather than high-density greenfield development. Port-adjacent infrastructure investment and foreshore recreation projects are supporting incremental densification of this character suburb, with most DAs targeting adaptive reuse, dual-occupancy infill, and small-scale apartment developments rather than major tower projects.
South Fremantle Mixed-Use Redevelopment
0.5 kmLocal authority-backed urban renewal initiative targeting heritage precinct activation with residential and retail components.
Determination: 2026
Riverside Apartment Complex
1.2 kmMulti-storey residential development near the Swan River with riverside parkland integration.
Fremantle Port Precinct Infrastructure
2 kmPort authority investment in freight handling and road/rail access improvements supporting broader regional connectivity.
South Fremantle Residential Infill
0.8 kmScattered infill and dual-occupancy development across heritage-zoned residential streets.
Local Heritage Activation Grant Projects
0.3 kmCouncil-supported adaptive reuse and heritage facade upgrades in commercial core precinct.
Determination: 2024
Swan River Foreshore Path Extension
1.5 kmRecreation and connectivity infrastructure linking South Fremantle to broader regional trail network.
Heritage & Conservation
South Fremantle is within the Fremantle Heritage area, characterised by nineteenth-century colonial limestone and brick buildings. The suburb contains numerous locally significant heritage places and contributes to the broader historic character of Fremantle as a protected port town. Development and alterations are subject to heritage overlay requirements under the City of Fremantle's Local Heritage Provisions.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement for heritage impact assessment on alterations to original fabric
- •Restrictions on demolition of buildings of local heritage significance
- •Design guidelines for new development to respect character of precinct
- •Limitations on external modifications without council approval
Nearby Heritage Items