3 min drive to Kwinana + 5 min transfer + 44 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
31 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1997/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bertram
Full-time 32.2%Part-time 16.0%Unemployed 3.1%Not in labour 48.7%
Dwelling Types
Bertram
House 98.7%Semi-detached 0.8%Flat/Unit 0.5%
Commute Mode
Bertram
Car 85.9%Transit 7.9%Walk 1.1%WFH 5.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.5%
Philippines
7.3%
India
6.2%
New Zealand
4.5%
England
3.6%
Language at Home
English only
71.9%
Mandarin
0.6%
Hindi
0.6%
Cantonese
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bertram
Is Bertram safe?
Bertram has a safety score of 40/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parmelia (21/100), Orelia (28/100), Casuarina (WA) (15/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bertram?
Median weekly rent in Bertram is $660/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parmelia ($580/wk), Orelia ($600/wk), Casuarina (WA) ($890/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bertram?
Bertram has a school rating of 22/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Bertram Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bertram from Perth CBD?
Bertram is 33 minutes by car, or 55 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bertram affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bertram is $750K, up 15.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $658K. For renters, median weekly rent is $660/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parmelia ($680K), Orelia ($680K), Casuarina (WA) ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bertram
Bertram sits on Perth's southern fringe near Kwinana, attracting first home buyers with some of the metro's lowest price points. A train station offers a lifeline to the city, but the area is otherwise car-dependent and light on amenities. Crime, including theft, car-jackings, and drug incidents, surfaces regularly in community conversation, tempering its appeal as a family destination despite its quiet, suburban character and affordable new housing stock. Median property values reach $750k and rent of $660/week, 26% below the Perth metro median.
Commuters face a 33-minute drive to the CBD (55 min on public transport), where most residents drive (69%). The local safety score of 40/100 comes in 12 points below the metro mean of 52.
Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 22/100, below the Perth average. With a median age of just 31, it attracts a younger crowd earning $1,997/week per household.