DUPLEX, 378 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 378 SOUTH TERRACEAddress378 South Terrace SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22880Location DescriptionStreet Number378Construction Commenced1940Construction MaterialWall – BRICK: Painted BrickWall – BRICK: Rendered BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceDUPLEX, 376 - 378 SOUTH TERRACE is a rendered masonry duplex. The dwellings are representative of the interwar era in South Fremantle.
This dwelling reflects the suburban expansion of Fremantle, which included the expansion into Beaconsfield and Chesterfield, during the Inter-War period, when economic growth and advances in transportation facilitated the development of modest worker and middle-class housing. It provides insight into the living conditions and domestic architecture of the era.
The house contributes to Fremantle’s community identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class
past.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistorySouth Terrace was formerly called Mandurah Road. It followed the line of ancient Aboriginal tracks and was the main entrance to Fremantle from the south. Mandurah Road used to continue south along the coast, but owing to shifting sand dunes, it was necessary to make a deviation to Duoro Road and travel further inland. Duplex, 376-378 South Terrace was built between 1940 and 1945. The land had been vacant until this time. In 1944/5, William Henry Roach was listed as the owner. William Furness was the occupant of 376 (then 146 Mandurah Road) and Joseph Nathan was the occupant of 378 (then 148 Mandurah Road). A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplex as a mirror pair of brick residences. Both had drives down the sides, and there was an asbestos garage to the rear of No. 376. Following William Roach’s death c. 1955, his estate continued to own the duplex until the early 1960s, when it was bought by Jure Tabain. Mr Tabain continued to own the property until c. 2003 and both duplexes. Physical DescriptionDuplex 376-378 South Terrace is a single storey masonry and tile duplex constructed in the Federation style of Architecture. The walls are painted white for no. 376 and rendered brown for 378. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. The symmetrical front façade has four timber framed sash windows. No 378 has a metal awning. A chimney is evident towards the front of each duplex. No 376 has an asbestos garage at the rear. There is a low painted masonry wall to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityMedium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
This dwelling reflects the suburban expansion of Fremantle, which included the expansion into Beaconsfield and Chesterfield, during the Inter-War period, when economic growth and advances in transportation facilitated the development of modest worker and middle-class housing. It provides insight into the living conditions and domestic architecture of the era.
The house contributes to Fremantle’s community identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class
past.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistorySouth Terrace was formerly called Mandurah Road. It followed the line of ancient Aboriginal tracks and was the main entrance to Fremantle from the south. Mandurah Road used to continue south along the coast, but owing to shifting sand dunes, it was necessary to make a deviation to Duoro Road and travel further inland. Duplex, 376-378 South Terrace was built between 1940 and 1945. The land had been vacant until this time. In 1944/5, William Henry Roach was listed as the owner. William Furness was the occupant of 376 (then 146 Mandurah Road) and Joseph Nathan was the occupant of 378 (then 148 Mandurah Road). A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplex as a mirror pair of brick residences. Both had drives down the sides, and there was an asbestos garage to the rear of No. 376. Following William Roach’s death c. 1955, his estate continued to own the duplex until the early 1960s, when it was bought by Jure Tabain. Mr Tabain continued to own the property until c. 2003 and both duplexes. Physical DescriptionDuplex 376-378 South Terrace is a single storey masonry and tile duplex constructed in the Federation style of Architecture. The walls are painted white for no. 376 and rendered brown for 378. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. The symmetrical front façade has four timber framed sash windows. No 378 has a metal awning. A chimney is evident towards the front of each duplex. No 376 has an asbestos garage at the rear. There is a low painted masonry wall to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityMedium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some 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
DUPLEX, 378 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 07/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/38075