South Mole Lighthouse
1 Fleet St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

South Mole Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 623 visitor reviews. It ranks #7 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
South Mole Lighthouse at a glance
- Category
- Lighthouses
- State
- Western Australia
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 623
- Fremantle rank
- #7 of 14
- National rank
- #229 of 489
About South Mole Lighthouse
Located in Fremantle, Western Australia, South Mole Lighthouse is catalogued as a lighthouse — one of 10 lighthouses tracked across Australia. Among Fremantle's landmarks it currently ranks #7 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate South Mole Lighthouse 4.5 out of 5 across 623 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the lighthouses category nationally it ranks #6 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, South Mole Lighthouse ranks #229 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 47%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within Western Australia it sits at #33 of 77, and within the lighthouses category it holds #6 of 10 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the lighthouses average of 4.59, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
South Mole Lighthouse is located at 1 Fleet St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia. 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 Lighthouses category page compares South Mole Lighthouse with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is South Mole Lighthouse worth visiting?
- South Mole Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 623 visitor reviews. It ranks #7 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
- Where is South Mole Lighthouse?
- South Mole Lighthouse is located at 1 Fleet St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia.
- What type of landmark is South Mole Lighthouse?
- South Mole Lighthouse is categorised as lighthouse. You can explore more lighthouses across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is South Mole Lighthouse rated?
- South Mole Lighthouse holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 623 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is South Mole Lighthouse?
- By visitor review volume, South Mole Lighthouse ranks #229 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 47%), #33 of 77 in Western Australia, and #7 of 14 in Fremantle.
- How does South Mole Lighthouse compare to other lighthouses?
- Among 10 lighthouses catalogued across Australia, South Mole Lighthouse ranks #6 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.59.
- What landmarks are near South Mole Lighthouse?
- The closest landmarks to South Mole Lighthouse are North Mole Lighthouse (780 m away), Whalers Tunnel (814 m away), The Round House (832 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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4.4Fremantle, Western Australia

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Closest Landmarks by Distance
Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.