Fremantle (WA)
Fremantle is a federal electoral division in WA covering 193.9 km², currently held by Josh Wilson (ALP). It is the 63rd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 71st least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $4.8m across 74 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Fremantle boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 193.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 166,782 |
| Population density | 860.32/km² |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median personal income | $934/week |
| Median household income | $1,962/week |
| Median family income | $2,398/week |
| Median rent | $370/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,972/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Fremantle compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 193.9 km², the 63rd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 38% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 166,782, the 71st least populous of 149 divisions with data; 1% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 860.3/km², the 63rd most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 65% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $934/week, the 29th highest of 149 divisions with data; 20% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $370/week, the 72nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 1% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 118,331 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.49% (+3.84 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.55% (-2.26 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Josh Wilson (ALP) 50.69% (margin 0.7pts) (+50.69 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 68.68% (margin 18.7pts) (+1.75 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Wilson ★ | Australian Labor Party | 39,427 | 38.6% | -5.46pts |
| Kate Hulett | Independent | 23,500 | 23.01% | +23.01pts |
| Tait Marston | Liberal | 19,254 | 18.85% | -5.3pts |
| Amy Warne | The Greens (WA) Inc | 11,802 | 11.56% | -6.47pts |
| Hannah Marriner | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,245 | 6.11% | +2.94pts |
| Joshua Last | Socialist Alliance | 970 | 0.95% | -0.27pts |
| John Alexander Bird | Citizens Party | 932 | 0.91% | +0.91pts |
Grants received
Grant awards published on GrantConnect, 1 Jul 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 (Political Gadgets' collection began with July 2026 publications). Source: GrantConnect, via Political Gadgets' grants page for Fremantle.
| Total value | $4,772,417 (74 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $4,653,674 (46 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $118,743 (28 awards) |
Each award is placed by its delivery postcode, or by the recipient's registered postcode when no delivery postcode is given. Many of the second kind are local organisations whose delivery location simply wasn't recorded, but they also include national organisations headquartered here, which is why city-centre seats can show large totals for money that is actually spent elsewhere.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City of Freemantle | 1 | $2,461,707 |
| The University of Notre Dame Australia | 1 | $1,148,446 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR ASE FOUNDER TRUST | 2 | $676,265 |
| Learn Play Grow Early Education and Care | 1 | $152,000 |
| Jaliz Enterprises Pty Ltd | 1 | $45,978 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576097 | City of Freemantle | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $2,461,707 |
| GA590659 | The University of Notre Dame Australia | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,148,446 |
| GA591454 | THE TRUSTEE FOR ASE FOUNDER TRUST | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $473,733 |
| GA580390 | THE TRUSTEE FOR ASE FOUNDER TRUST | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $202,532 |
| GA575831 | Learn Play Grow Early Education and Care | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $152,000 |
See every grant award in Fremantle →
Member
| Member | Josh Wilson (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Assistant Minister for Emergency Management |
Voting attendance
82.6% (1,708 of 2,067 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,106,835 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $314,685 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $92,547 |
| Office Facilities | $176,064 |
| Office Administration | $296,929 |
| Other Car Costs | $30,899 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $142,767 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $7,740 |
| Travel Allowance | $34,980 |
| Telecommunications | $2,838 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister (9 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | WA (16 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Grants: GrantConnect via grants. Attendance & positions: Political Gadgets' own Australian Parliament division-record data. See the popup for licensing and caveats.