What type of landmark is Fremantle Prison?

Fremantle Prison is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is Fremantle Prison rated?

Fremantle Prison holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 4,323 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is Fremantle Prison?

By visitor review volume, Fremantle Prison ranks #74 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 15%), #6 of 77 in Western Australia, and #2 of 14 in Fremantle.

How does Fremantle Prison compare to other museums?

Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Fremantle Prison ranks #11 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.57.

What landmarks are near Fremantle Prison?

The closest landmarks to Fremantle Prison are Fremantle Prison Gatehouse (86 m away), Victoria Hall (391 m away), Fremantle War Memorial (412 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

Fremantle Prison

1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

4.7(4,323 reviews)

Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia

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Fremantle Prison is a museum in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4,323 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.

Category: Museums
State: Western Australia
Rating: 4.7 / 5
Reviews: 4,323
Fremantle rank: #2 of 14
National rank: #74 of 489

About Fremantle Prison

Located in Fremantle, Western Australia, Fremantle Prison is catalogued as a museum — one of 54 museums tracked across Australia. Among Fremantle's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Fremantle Prison 4.7 out of 5 across 4,323 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #11 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Fremantle Prison ranks #74 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 15%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within Western Australia it sits at #6 of 77, and within the museums category it holds #11 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Fremantle Prison is located at 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Fremantle. For the wider context, the Fremantle city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Fremantle Prison with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fremantle Prison worth visiting?: Fremantle Prison is a museum in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4,323 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
Where is Fremantle Prison?: Fremantle Prison is located at 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia.
What type of landmark is Fremantle Prison?: Fremantle Prison is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Fremantle Prison rated?: Fremantle Prison holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 4,323 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Fremantle Prison?: By visitor review volume, Fremantle Prison ranks #74 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 15%), #6 of 77 in Western Australia, and #2 of 14 in Fremantle.
How does Fremantle Prison compare to other museums?: Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Fremantle Prison ranks #11 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Fremantle Prison?: The closest landmarks to Fremantle Prison are Fremantle Prison Gatehouse (86 m away), Victoria Hall (391 m away), Fremantle War Memorial (412 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.