Suffolk Street, 28B, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 28 SUFFOLK STREETAddress28B Suffolk Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22128Construction Commenced1949Construction MaterialRoof – TILE: Terracotta TileWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 28 Suffolk Street, is a typical brick and tile single storey house dating from 1949. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Inter War Bungalow style of architecture. ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistorySuffolk Street is named after the English county, as per Norfolk and Essex Streets. This house was renumbered twice since its original construction. Originally it was 14 Suffolk Street and was changed to 26 Suffolk in 1934/35 then changed again in 1960-64 to the current number 28 Suffolk Street. This house was built in 1949 for the owner Tom Grljusich as an investment property for a cost of $1100. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Yellow: “Contributing to the unique character of Fremantle”) A photograph of the place in 1978 shows that a low brick wall was in evidence across the front boundary. A wire mesh gate was fixed between this house and the adjacent property at 26 Suffolk Street. This provided access to the rear of both properties. In 1986, a residence was built at the rear of the property for the owner G. Nom. In 1997, the house had been rendered and the front yard had been paved to provide parking. Internally the house had undergone renovations including the removal of some internal walls. Physical Description28 Suffolk Street is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the Inter War period. A typical Inter War bungalow, the house has rendered brick walls and a hipped tile roof. There is a projecting front room and a front porch with a tiled roof. A limestone and iron fence runs along the front boundary line. This place contains a limestone feature.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date18/09/2000Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 3
RELATED
Suffolk Street, 28B, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 26/05/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/31326