DUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A ADA STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleDUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A ADA STREETAddress10A Ada Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No20175Street Number10AOther Names10 Ada StreetConstruction Commenced1950cConstruction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Depression & boomOCCUPATIONS: Manufacturing & processingCurrent W.A. Heritage ThemesCultural Life: Domestic LifeEconomy: Manufacturing & Secondary IndustryInfrastructure: Development Settlements & ServicesStatement Of SignificanceDUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A and 10B ADA STREET have cultural heritage significance as a former postwar industrial building that demonstrates the historic industrial character of South Fremantle and the practice of industrial building conversion to residences within the South Fremantle Heritage Area. The place is an example of the former mixed use nature of South Fremantle with industrial buildings, warehouses and factories dispersed throughout the residential buildings. The place demonstrates a symmetrical facade and an altered but recognisable former skillion roof typical of industrial developments within South Fremantle.The place contributes to Fremantle’s identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development and conversions of former industrial buildings to residential apartments to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class past.HistoryDUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A and 10B ADA STREET is a converted 2 storey red brick former factory building. Originally constructed c1950, the factory building had red brick walls and a saw tooth roof. The factory building was converted into 2 residences in 2008.
The place was added to the City of Fremantle Heritage List and Identified as a Contributory Place in the South Fremantle Heritage Area in August 2025.Physical DescriptionDUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A and 10B ADA STREET is a converted 2 storey red brick former factory building now containing 2 residential units. Each units contains 3 bedrooms and multiple living spaces and courtyards. The perimeter red brick walls, roof structure and sections of the iriginal saw tooth roof have been retained with a new two storey element inserted into the middle section of the original building. The front elevation retains its symetry, red face brick and pillasters built to the front boundary line, original openings and roof line.Place UseOriginal Use – INDUSTRIAL: Single storey factoryPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Two storey residential unitArchitectural StylesPost War IndustrialPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
The place was added to the City of Fremantle Heritage List and Identified as a Contributory Place in the South Fremantle Heritage Area in August 2025.Physical DescriptionDUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A and 10B ADA STREET is a converted 2 storey red brick former factory building now containing 2 residential units. Each units contains 3 bedrooms and multiple living spaces and courtyards. The perimeter red brick walls, roof structure and sections of the iriginal saw tooth roof have been retained with a new two storey element inserted into the middle section of the original building. The front elevation retains its symetry, red face brick and pillasters built to the front boundary line, original openings and roof line.Place UseOriginal Use – INDUSTRIAL: Single storey factoryPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Two storey residential unitArchitectural StylesPost War IndustrialPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianCity of FremantleStatutory Heritage Area South Fremantle Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusContributoryHeritage Area InHerit Number22386Statutory Heritage Area Date14/10/2000
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date27/08/2025
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date27/08/2025Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 3
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area
RELATED
DUPLEX (FORMER FACTORY), 10A ADA STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 03/05/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/36622