South Fremantle is approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Perth’s central business district, nestled between Fremantle and the Indian Ocean.
According to the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 3,398, with a median age of 48. The demographic profile indicates that 60.9% of residents were born in Australia, followed by 12.8% from England and 2.6% from New Zealand.
Several Transperth bus routes facilitate public transportation in South Fremantle, including the 511, 512, 513, 520, 530, 531, 532, 548, 549, 998, and 999, which provide connections to Fremantle Station, Murdoch Station, and Cockburn Central Station.
Educational facilities in the suburb include Fremantle Primary School, which caters to primary education. Fremantle College, which serves the area for secondary education, amalgamated with the former South Fremantle Senior High School in 2017.
Healthcare services are accessible at Ellen Health South Fremantle, a GP-owned and managed practice offering a broad range of primary health services. Additionally, Fremantle Hospital, located nearby, provides specialist services including mental health, aged care, and elective surgical services.
South Fremantle's recreational spaces include South Beach, a popular destination for swimming and picnics. Florence Park offers a community garden-like setting suitable for families with young children. The suburb's proximity to the coast provides ample outdoor activities and leisure opportunities.