HOUSE, 157 HAMPTON ROAD, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 157 HAMPTON ROADAddress157 Hampton Road SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No20803Location DescriptionStreet Number157Construction Commenced1903Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: ZincalumeWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 157 Hampton Road, is a single storey brick and iron house dating from 1903. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
The dwelling reflects the expansion of Fremantle during the late 19th century, a time when the Western Australian gold rush brought economic growth and increased settlement. Its timber- framed construction and iron roofing are indicative of the resourceful building practices of the time, particularly in working-class and middle-class areas where accessible and durable materials were favoured.
It represents the daily lives of the working- and middle-class residents who contributed to the development of Fremantle. As part of Fremantle’s historic urban fabric, the house contributes to the collective identity of the area. It reflects the residential styles of the late 19th century.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryThe street derives its name from John Stephen Hampton, the Governor from 1862-68, previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. In 1896, Pt 6D of Lot 15 of CSL7 was a vacant lot owned by Samuel EfFord. Ownership changed in 1901/02 from EfFord to George R Brown and again in 1902/03 to William Kennedy. At this time a cottage was built and occupied by Thomas Williamson, a carrier. The cottage remained in the Kennedy family until at least 1916, ownership having passed to Minnie Kennedy. In 1904/05 the cottage was given the address 285 Hampton Road and the tenant was Patrick Kennedy. Between 1905/06 and 1909 no tenant was recorded in the Fremantle rate books. In the 1921/22 rate period ownership changed from Frederick Samuel Fisher to Sarah Macauley and the tenant changed from Fisher to Samuel E Macauley. Sarah would own the cottage until 1940. In 1929/30 the tenant changed from Samuel to TPhysical DescriptionHouse, 157 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and zincalume house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with replacement zincalume. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The verandah has a dropped zincalume bullnose roof supported by steel poles (not original). A face brick addition is evident at the rear, with a skillion roof. There is a limestone and steel picket wall to the front boundary line with a central gate.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/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
The dwelling reflects the expansion of Fremantle during the late 19th century, a time when the Western Australian gold rush brought economic growth and increased settlement. Its timber- framed construction and iron roofing are indicative of the resourceful building practices of the time, particularly in working-class and middle-class areas where accessible and durable materials were favoured.
It represents the daily lives of the working- and middle-class residents who contributed to the development of Fremantle. As part of Fremantle’s historic urban fabric, the house contributes to the collective identity of the area. It reflects the residential styles of the late 19th century.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryThe street derives its name from John Stephen Hampton, the Governor from 1862-68, previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. In 1896, Pt 6D of Lot 15 of CSL7 was a vacant lot owned by Samuel EfFord. Ownership changed in 1901/02 from EfFord to George R Brown and again in 1902/03 to William Kennedy. At this time a cottage was built and occupied by Thomas Williamson, a carrier. The cottage remained in the Kennedy family until at least 1916, ownership having passed to Minnie Kennedy. In 1904/05 the cottage was given the address 285 Hampton Road and the tenant was Patrick Kennedy. Between 1905/06 and 1909 no tenant was recorded in the Fremantle rate books. In the 1921/22 rate period ownership changed from Frederick Samuel Fisher to Sarah Macauley and the tenant changed from Fisher to Samuel E Macauley. Sarah would own the cottage until 1940. In 1929/30 the tenant changed from Samuel to TPhysical DescriptionHouse, 157 Hampton Road is a single storey brick and zincalume house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with replacement zincalume. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The verandah has a dropped zincalume bullnose roof supported by steel poles (not original). A face brick addition is evident at the rear, with a skillion roof. There is a limestone and steel picket wall to the front boundary line with a central gate.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/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
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
HOUSE, 157 HAMPTON ROAD, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 17/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37102