For the next twenty-three years they set about constructing roads and many public buildings with the use of convict labour.
By 1870 the population of Fremantle had reached 3,796 and it was a moderately flourishing town, resulting in a move among the colonists to secure greater control of the management of their affairs.
[4] Two of the major achievements of the town council were a reliable supply of pure water and a more efficient system of sanitation.
The mayor of Fremantle as of October 2021 is Hannah Fitzhardinge, who is a member of the Australian Labor Party.
The economy of the city is highly stable and diversified with various local businesses trading successfully in the vicinity.