North Fremantle, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Fremantle Perth, Western Australia
Dingo Flour mill
Established	1851
Postcode(s)	6159
Elevation	35 m (115 ft)
Time zone	Australian Western Standard Time (AWST +8) (UTC)
Location	15 km (9 mi) SW of the Perth CBD 3 km (2 mi) N of Fremantle
LGA(s)	City of Fremantle
State electorate(s)	Cottesloe
Federal Division(s)	Fremantle
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall  ? ? 588 mm 23.1 in
Suburbs around North Fremantle: “Mosman Park” Mosman Park Mosman Park Indian Ocean North Fremantle East Fremantle Fremantle Fremantle East Fremantle

North Fremantle is a suburb found in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Fremantle, which is like a local council area. Its postcode is 6159.

Discovering North Fremantle's Location

North Fremantle sits on a piece of land surrounded by water on two sides. The mighty Indian Ocean is to its west. The beautiful Swan River is to its east.

To the north, McCabe Street separates it from the suburb of Mosman Park. Getting around North Fremantle is easy! It has its own train station on Stirling Highway. This station connects you to Fremantle and Perth city. Many bus stops also help you reach other parts of Perth.

North Fremantle's Past: A Quick Look

The old Leighton Marshalling Yards building

North Fremantle began to grow quickly around 1850. This was when convicts and special guards called "pensioner guards" arrived. These guards were given land in North Fremantle.

In 1851, a man named John Bruce received 150 acres of land. He started the town there. The land was measured and shared among other pensioner guards. By 1862, more than 20 small houses were built.

As more people arrived, new roads were needed. The first Fremantle traffic bridge was one of these important constructions. North Fremantle became its own independent town in 1895. Later, in 1961, it joined back with the City of Fremantle.

The Leighton Marshalling Yards

North Fremantle was once home to the Leighton Marshalling Yards. These were large railway yards used by the Western Australian Government Railways. They connected the industrial areas of North Fremantle to North Quay, which is a busy port.

These yards were built in the 1950s. Over time, the area has been changed and updated by the state government.

Local Businesses and Fun Activities

North Fremantle has many cool places to visit. You can find Mojos bar, the Railway Hotel, and popular beaches like River Beach, Leighton Beach, and Port Beach.

More and more local businesses are opening along Stirling Highway. These include cafes, restaurants, and other fun spots. The strong afternoon sea breeze, known as the "Fremantle Doctor", makes the ocean beaches perfect for wind and kite surfing. The Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club has been helping keep people safe at the beach since the 1930s.